Simple Ways to Lower Your Heating and Electric Bills This Fall
Using available sunlight and keeping heating vents clear are two simple steps Reservoir households can take before spending money on home improvements.
Home Near the Water
A Dog Walk Is Good for Both Ends of the Leash
After living around the Reservoir for as many years as I have, I know how easy it is to take this place for granted. We drive past the water on the way to somewhere else, pull into the driveway, and head inside. Sometimes the... Read More.
Making Room for Company: Entertaining in Cozy Reservoir Dining Spaces
Hosting friends and family in small dining areas is a familiar challenge around the Reservoir. With a few adjustments, even a compact space can feel welcoming.
When the Clocks Fall Back: How Shorter Days Quietly Reshape Reservoir Life
As daylight saving time ends and sunsets arrive earlier, Reservoir-area routines adapt—sometimes in subtle ways, from evening walks to neighborhood safety habits.
Managing Fall Allergies at Home Around the Reservoir
As autumn settles in around Ross Barnett Reservoir, many residents notice allergy symptoms picking up. Here’s how locals can keep pollen, mold, and dust in check at home.
How Reservoir Sunrises and Sunsets Get Their Distinct Character
The patterns of light and color over the Reservoir aren’t just beautiful—they’re shaped by local weather, water, and geography. Here’s what makes them stand out.
Grocery Shopping by the Reservoir: How Our Routines Take Shape
Living near the Reservoir means grocery shopping takes on its own patterns, shaped by local stores, seasonal produce, and the rhythms of our community.
Why Retaining Walls Matter More Than We Notice Around the Reservoir
Retaining walls quietly shape many yards near the Reservoir, helping manage slopes, soil, and water in ways that affect daily upkeep and long-term property health.
Where the Fence Meets the Water: Boundaries and Belonging at the Reservoir
Fences around the Reservoir do more than mark property lines—they shape how neighbors share privacy, views, and the rhythms of daily life. As autumn brings more outdoor projects, local yards reveal the quiet story of boundaries and choices.
Maybe We’re Just Water Folks
Some people picture their ideal home tucked into the mountains. Others want a long gravel driveway with fields on either side, or enough woods that they can’t see the neighbors. Around the Reservoir, plenty of us understand the appeal of those places. We’d just... Read More.
