6 Boating Safety Tips to Stay Safe on the Water May is National Boating Safety Month, and there’s no better time to start preparing yourself and your vessels for the summer season. Before heading out on the water, make sure to inspect your boat and ensure all required safety equipment is on board. About 70% of boaters involved in accidents never have taken a safe-boating … [Read more...]

Are you thinking of updating your bath or other areas of your home, but the costs of materials have you thinking twice? Whether you are moving, or just adding some updates to your home, one of the simple things to do — that doesn’t cost a whole lot of money — is to add feature walls. Many real estate agents and clients use this trick to sell homes. I have added feature walls … [Read more...]

It’s an exciting time for Cherokee County Parks. The program recently achieved national accreditation, following a two-year effort to meet requirements for that honor. Even better, the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association just named the Cherokee parks program No. 1 in all large counties in Georgia! The parks program has grown dramatically since voter approval of a $90 … [Read more...]

Noisy brakes are a common automotive annoyance, but should you be concerned? Noisy brakes are worth taking a closer look at, as they might be alerting you to a deeper mechanical issue. Here are common reasons why your brakes make interesting sounds: Grinding. Hearing a grinding noise when you hit the brakes is similar to hitting a rumble strip on the highway; it’s a sign … [Read more...]

4 Ways to Build Positive Habits Your actions, attitudes and performance in life are impacted by the good and bad habits you exhibit each day. These tendencies become your regular routines: behaviors are automatic. They set the tone for your life, and it is important to build positive habits and eliminate the bad ones. New habits take time, but, in the end, they will make … [Read more...]