Pairing insulation improvements with a properly installed, high-efficiency fireplace is one of the most effective — and often overlooked — strategies to keep warm without seeing your energy bill skyrocket.“Most people think of these things separately — insulation in the attic and walls, and a fireplace for ambiance,” said Odette Holmes of Coastal Insulation & Fireplaces, LLC. “But together, they …
Building Site for Amazon’s Data Center; Photos off of Kentucky Springs Rd. Taken from an Airplane by John Heishman Jen BaileyHi! I’m Jennifer Bailey and I partner with entrepreneurs who have massive ideas that could change the world. Most marketing is meaningless. Filled with empty promises, its only job is to bring in new traffic, new leads, and new customers. But I’ve drawn a …
Do you sometimes feel like you’re living in two worlds—your work world and your lake world, your high-stress world and your “time for me” world? Then you’ll feel right at home at the Dunnlora Inn, where you will stay in this world… and may encounter visitors from the next. Lake Anna is fortunate to have such a fine bed-and-breakfast in …
After more than a decade without one, Louisa County skateboarders once again have a place to ride. The county’s new skatepark beside the Betty Queen Center at 540 Industrial Drive opened in September following years of community advocacy. The facility features a halfpipe, multiple quarter pipes, wedge ramps and more. It is open daily from dawn to dusk and permits …
Dear Anna, What’s your advice for a woman who owns her own company and needs a man who is secure enough to handle her success, independence, and ambition? Dear Boss Babe of the Lake, First of all, let’s celebrate the fact that you’ve built something of your own. Success, independence, and ambition are not things to tone down or apologize …
Lake Anna is home to some of the most dynamic singles around. In the first of our “Love at Lake Anna” micro series, we want to introduce you to someone who is not only making waves in our community, but who just might make waves in your heart! Owner and CEO of Bougie B Wine and the Bougie B Foundation, …
We’ve all seen or at least heard of a blood red moon. But what weather is associated with it? And why does the color fade as the moon rises? The light from the sun is composed of many types of electromagnetic waves. The human eye can detect only a small portion of these waves, known as the visible spectrum. You …
Jessie James and Jonas BealsJessie James is an artist who lives on Lake Anna with her husband, two kids and three Boston terriers. Jonas Beals is a writer who grew up in Spotsylvania County and lives in Fredericksburg with his wife, daughter and Labrador retriever. They’re working on a children’s book, “Rocco & Ruby: A Pirate’s Life,” about raccoon siblings …
Photo by Lake Anna Photography When you escape to Lake Anna, the last thing you want to do is spend half your weekend cleaning spider webs, setting out dock furniture, or waiting on a repairman. That’s exactly why Amy Stewart and Steve Smith launched Lake Anna Home Concierge Services- to take the work out of your fun and give you …
W oof! Why do my two-leggers always say, “We’ll be right back,” then vanish for what feels like forever? I love a good nap, and the sing-sounds they leave on for me are nice, but after a while, I get really lonely. My mind starts racing: What if they never come back? Who’s gonna toss my ball in the lake …
