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Back to life

In Yancey Mills, a log cabin gets a second chance

It’s about the journey

After 35 years, antiques retailer Kenny Ball still loves coming to work

The house of the three chimneys

In Ivy, a modern home with hints of Virginia tradition

Moving on up

Local architect Brian Tuskey takes a modern approach to updating his own kitchen

Form and function—for the future

The first solar-powered carport arrives in Charlottesville

A slice above

Rockpile Construction creates a one-of-a-kind pizza oven in Albemarle

Two for one

A second home doubles as a practice space for the owners’ budding designer daughter

A tale of three pools

Summer in Virginia. It’s hot and humid; you’re sticky and cranky and don’t feel like moving—or even leaving the house...

Lofty ideals

A recently retired couple set their sights on functional downtown space

Stage directions

What should owners do to ready their home for sale?