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Articles From Sept/Oct 2025

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Past Meets Present

Local museums are transforming the visitor experience with hands-on exhibits, cutting-edge technology and community-focused programming that bring history, science and art to life.
Coach Pry

Love in the Time of NIL

Virginia Tech football is underway, but can Coach Pry lead them to a season of victory in the time of NIL?
Kianna and her daughter, Kennady.

Letting Go, Staying Close

Navigating the years as a college parent means growth on both ends.
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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.
Burl wood has a unique, swirling grain pattern, and is often used in high-end furniture. This stunning burl wood desk is from Madewell.

Blank Slate Built to Last

A couple transforms a foreclosure into a timeless, durable home filled with classic design and meaningful family touches.
Sketch Roanoke co-founders and volunteer leaders are artists Maria Stone (left) and Michael Holcomb, pictured in Virginia Western Community College’s arboretum. They choose visually interesting places for artists to gather and create, twice a month.

Drawing Together

Sketch Roanoke meets in settings around the city to give artists a chance to connect and explore.
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