Welcome to Our Lake House Journey
How one spontaneous trip to Smith Mountain Lake turned into the home we’ve always dreamed of building.
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the journey.
A home takes shape one decision at a time. Join Mary Kate and Chris as they build their own home at Smith Mountain Lake—and share the thinking, tradeoffs, and personal moments along the way.
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Down We Go
Our first big decision on site—and why lowering the house four feet might make it even better.
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FROM OUR HOME TO YOURS