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Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen

Inspired by a beloved former home, this Old Southwest renovation layers sky-blue cabinetry, warm metallic accents, and tailored updates into a kitchen that feels timeless yet entirely personal.

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Slow & Steady

A collaborative build over years creates a home that showcases the sought-after views of Floyd.

Love at First Sit

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The “Pizza Hut House”

A surprise mold discovery turns a modest renovation into a major transformation for one determined couple.

Modern Home, Family Vibes

A Roanoke family reshapes a 1970s ranch into a warm, modern home that evolves with their needs and style.

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Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen

Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen

Inspired by a beloved former home, this Old Southwest renovation layers sky-blue cabinetry, warm metallic accents, and tailored updates into a kitchen that feels timeless yet entirely personal.
The open wood shelves are from a slab of wood that Pam had cut up from Black Dog Salvage. Pam notes that this open shelving, and the glass cabinets, require that you get comfortable with the fact that people can see your dishes.

Colonial Outside, Parisian Inside

A Southwest Roanoke home blends Parisian polish with modern geometry, bold stone, and personal history to create a home designed purely for joy.
No matter what stage of life you’re in, you’ll find the perfect neighborhood to call home.

The Neighborhoods that Shape Roanoke’s Character

A guide to the Roanoke’s diverse neighborhoods, where history, lifestyle and outdoor access shape the way residents live, work and play.
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Decorating Season, All Year Long

From twinkle lights and cozy textures to color palettes that glow, here’s how to carry the warmth and joy of holiday decorating into every season of the year.
Guy knew he wanted to showcase the views in building this home. He says, “Growing up in Long Island, it was all about the water. In Floyd, it’s all about the views.”

Slow & Steady

A collaborative build over years creates a home that showcases the sought-after views of Floyd.
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Love at First Sit

From size and style to fabric and function, local experts share smart tips for choosing the right sofa for your space.
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Fast, Cheap or Good

Practical tips to create a home you love, balancing style, budget and sanity — without the last-minute panic or pricey mistakes.
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Ask the Experts: Homes

Local homes experts tackle your questions on finances, building and remodeling and more.
Step flashing is a strip of metal that’s installed at a 90-degree angle where roofs meet walls. This directs water downwards and away from the building. The improper installation of the step flashing during the 2023 roof repair caused the mold issues.

The “Pizza Hut House”

A surprise mold discovery turns a modest renovation into a major transformation for one determined couple.
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Modern Home, Family Vibes

A Roanoke family reshapes a 1970s ranch into a warm, modern home that evolves with their needs and style.
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