what's inside S EPTEM B ER / O CTO B ER 2 0 2 0 | VO L X LVI I | N UM B ER 09/ 10 CONTENTS 60 108 MAST GENERAL STORE ON THE COVER: TH E HOMES ISSUE 34. This new anchor store may revitalize downtown S O L V IN G DESIGN D IL E M M A S 7 TIPS FO R Y O UR KITC H E N A N D B A TH RO O M RE M O D E L SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020 retail in a way we never expected. Written by Dan Smith 6 GREAT GRANDIN RENOS (Including this one!) Plus REALTOR TALK Page 53 CITIZEN SCIENTISTS IN EVERY ISSUE 10 EDITOR'S LETTER 12 STRANGE DAYS OF ROANOKE 14 HOME FRONT 16 SOUTHERN SPOONFUL 18 THE GIST 28 #ROANOKELOVE GREEN LIVING AGING IN PLACE WHAT'S IN YOUR WATER? OUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENT CITIZEN SCIENTISTS FARM, SWEET FARM 38. Everyday people can now contribute to thousands of global environmental projects. by Christina Nifong 76. A previously renovated home gets a new renovation. by Carol J. Alexander URBAN FORESTS 42. Local volunteers care for our city's trees in surprising ways. by Ashley Fellers 84. Classic trends meet modern style in our kitchen and bath remodel guide. by Christy Rippel OUR ECO-FOOTPRINTS DESIGN DILEMMAS PLUS: READY FOR A REDO? 45. There are many ways to protect our environment - and you can start today! by Dan Smith 90. Redecorating your home is made more fun with these great tips. by Christy Rippel WHAT'S IN OUR WATER? 50. Exactly how good is it, and will we have enough in the future? by Dan Smith 108. Los Amigos has a new location at Smith Mountain Lake, complete with amazing views. by Shari Dragovich FARM SWEET FARM FINISH YOUR PLATE 121 THE DISH 60. A farm's renovation leads to beautiful results. by Christy Rippel 122 THEN & NOW ADVENTURES IN REMODELING This beautiful home is just one of nine flipped by Kimberly and Phillip Payne. Image by Bob Sowder Photography. Read about the renovations on page 68. MARGARITAS WITH A VIEW REAL ESTATE 53. These realtors can't wait to help you get home. ASK THE EXPERTS 94. Homes experts answer your most-asked questions. SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE 100. From adventures on the water to dining and more, there is so much fun to be had at the lake! 114. Restaurants are thinking up new ways to tackle food waste. by Layla Khoury-Hanold 68. How one house-flipping duo is taking Raleigh Court by storm. by Christina Nifong find us online Online Extras Want to learn thrifty cooking tips from a fine dining chef or how you can be part of a plasticfree program to help our local environment? Read our additional online content by Layla KhouryHanold at TheRoanoker.com. 4 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020 Manage Your Subscription Need to renew or change your address? Start a new subscription or even give a gift? Visit TheRoanoker.com/Subscriptions to manage your account online today. TheRoanoker.com PAGE 34: COURTESY OF MAST GENERAL STORE / PAGE 60: BOB SOWDER / PAGE 108: JOHN PARK 34http://www.TheRoanoker.com/Subscriptions http://www.TheRoanoker.com http://www.TheRoanoker.com