We all love our families and our pets, and we would do anything to keep them healthy and happy. As pet owners, we can keep our pets healthy by administering a broad-spectrum parasite preventative year-round, as recommended by the CAPC (Companion Animal Parasite Council). The preventative should have efficacy against heartworms, intestinal parasites, fleas and ticks. This … [Read more...]

Years ago, there was a restaurant in Marietta called the 1848 House. It was one of the last remnants of antebellum architecture in the area. When it was built, it was used as a country home – a long trek by carriage from the city, where the owners could get away from the hustle and bustle of Atlanta. A century and a half later, the metro area has expanded to engulf it. … [Read more...]

As children, summertime meant endless outdoor fun. As teens, it meant sunbathing with baby oil to ensure the darkest tan. Fast-forward to adulthood, where a thinning ozone layer and a higher incidence of skin cancer have made us wary of enjoying sunlight. But, while cancer is a serious concern, you don't have to become a summer shut-in. Use these tips to help you safely enjoy … [Read more...]

When you buy a new home, you want the best. But some builder upgrades simply aren’t worth the money. Whether you’re building a new home or renovating to sell, it pays to know which home upgrades are worth the money.  Stone countertops. Homes with granite countertops sell for an average of 4.1 percent more than anticipated. Although they may not increase the property value … [Read more...]

You both work. You both have long commutes to and from Atlanta every day. Picking up the children from school and taking them to practice was nearly impossible before Interstate 85 collapsed, but now … don’t even think about it. After much debate, and number crunching, you bite the bullet and decide to hire a nanny. After interviewing several candidates, you decide on the right … [Read more...]