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Small Space, Big Style: Stategies for Making the Most of Any Small Space

Every home has one, and yours does too: that small space you’ve never quite known how to handle. Deep down, you know your little nook has untapped potential. You just ...
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Made in the Shade: Bring Shade-Loving Plants into the Spotlight

Those towering trees in your yard can make your home cooler in the summer, give you privacy and provide a habitat for wonderful wildlife. But, the shade that they cast ...
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Living on the Edge: Softening the Lines Between Hardscapes and Landscapes

As our yards are returning to their warm-weather glory with the arrival of spring, many of us will be itching to enjoy the outdoor spaces we’ve missed all winter. In ...
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A Perfect Fit: A Customized Family Home In Crystal Spring

Nineteen years ago, Anne Marie and Gordon Poore relocated their family to Roanoke, Gordon’s hometown, and moved into the Crystal Spring neighborhood, close to Crystal Spring Elementary School. The Poores, ...
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Table Linens: Make Memories at Mealtime

When I bring out cloth napkins for a meal, my teenagers eye them with suspicion. I don’t do it often, but when I do, I’m sending my family a message ...
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Cutting Edge With the Grain Craftsman Style: How to Spot Elements of it in Your Home Today

I don’t know about you, but I am “over” clutter. Do I really need that drawer full of gadgets when one great paring knife will do? Can’t you see yourself ...
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Finding a Perfect Fit in Fincastle: A Charming Historic Cottage Celebrates the Holidays

Robin and Vince Reynolds have always been attracted to the town of Fincastle. Founded in 1772, its history and appealing homes were a draw. In addition, Vince has an ancestral ...
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Treasure Hunting: Local Collectibles and How to Find Them

Where are Roanoke’s treasures? When I was asked to write a feature for Roanoke Valley HOME on this topic, I went to the source. I consulted with people in the ...
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