How to test soil acidity or alkalinity
Commercial soil test kits are widely available and very accurate. But if you want to know right now whether your soil is acid or alkaline, try these tests…
Author: Rick Good
Rick Good spent ten years in the newspaper business, including with The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) and The Greenville News (Greenville, SC). He co-wrote, with Melinda Coleman, Rutledge to Riley: Governors of South Carolina, 1776–Present (Published by The Greenville News), and is the author of Mind Games Trivia #1 (Amazon). He has recently spent 15 years creating original trivia content through Sounds Good Mobile Entertainment and continues that with his new company, SGME Software. He edits The Smart Reader's money, real estate, and business coverage.
How to build a castle on the beach
Building a sand castle can make you feel like a kid again or entertain the kids around you. But it isn’t as easy as it looks. Professional sand sculptors…
The best bedsheets for hot weather and hot sleepers
Maybe it’s the summer weather, or maybe you just sleep hot. Either way, the right material can help you stay cool and comfortable at night and avoid that…
Fireworks and your pet
June and July are an extended hell week for dogs as fireworks terrorize some animals. Pets may run away, cower, shake, drool, howl, or even destroy things…
Egg carton dog fun
To give Fido a little play time, hide treats in an egg carton. It’s best to use a treat with a strong smell, like a piece of a hot dog. Show the treat to…
Thanks, Dad, we know how important you are
Fathers Day, June 21 Thanks, Dad, we know how important you are There’s more to being a dad than earning a living. According to researchers, meaningful…
It’s still tornado season: Review your safety procedures
With tornado season well under way, it’s important to know the chances that you’ll still have one this year. The frequency of tornados in June and…
Older beginners find fun on a golf course
Not everyone grew up on a golf course, but in your 50s and 60s, you can still take up this social, outdoor sport. Here’s some advice for late starters: *…
Summer solstice, June 21: Welcome the longest day
Thanks to daylight savings time, more of your waking hours will be in daylight on Wednesday, June 21. June 21 is the summer solstice, when northern climes…
Here’s what you can do about a painful jaw
About 10 million Americans suffer from pain in their jaw joints and muscles, called TMJ disorders. The accompanything jaw pain can interfere with sleep…