Maybe they’re a bit like gravy. Or cheese. Or ranch dressing. When life hands you the flooring equivalent of meatloaf, replete with questionable bits and bumps, cover it with a rug! However, bad food analogies aside, area rugs are an attractive, affordable, low-commitment way to transform the vibe and functionality of room without the pricey remodel. Shape and Size Chances are you live in a home with right angle walls defining living space in a geometrical way. A round or oval rug …
A homeowner’s personal touches transform a house into a home, reflecting the personality of those who live there. When you step inside, a first impression might come from glimpses of favorite hobbies …
Americans own about 85 million backyard chickens. For many, it represents a taste of homesteading. Montgomery County residents Rick and Susie Weaver have made chickens their own backyard dweller.The Weavers live on …
“We’ve lived in the same place for 20 years, and I’ve only seen two,” Giles County resident Philip Vaught comments on an elusive, opportunistic creature, one few New River Valley residents may …
The enduring beauty and timeless quality of natural stone is unparalleled. From wrapping a few columns, adding a stone wall behind a woodstove or around a fireplace to a full interior wall, …
We live in this world in order always to learn industriously and to enlighten each other by means of discussion and to strive vigorously to promote the progress of science and the …
Nothing restores the soul after a cold, hard winter more than the first blossoms of spring on trees and bushes. Royal star magnolias, saucer magnolias, and the iconic flowering cherries are some …
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The Town of Blacksburg and surrounding New River Valley are known for vibrant communities, picturesque landscapes, and a unique local culture. Although the town thrives in many ways, like other small towns …
Charlie needed a date for the junior prom at Christiansburg High School. Lindsey attended Radford High School, and her best friend, Clare, knew Charlie and suggested she be his date. “My parents …