Scope creep: It can destroy a project from within
What is scope creep? It’s the threat of a project exceeding the control of its manager. Any major project must be clearly defined, documented, and…
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.
Maintenance chores before you list
When you sell your home, you obviously want things to go as quickly and as smoothly as possible. And aside from pricing it right, making sure it’s in good…
Ask the Expert: Should I refinance so I can renovate?
A new roof. New flooring. New heating/cooling systems. These are the kinds of problems that can keep a homeowner up at night. They are big ticket projects…
Young adults moving to the ‘burbs
The storyline of the past decade or so has featured Millennial hipsters in trendy city spots, working out of coffee shops or mobile workspaces, eating in…
How to make your fire pit more eco-friendly
A crackling fire is the hallmark of many a summer night spent outdoors with friends and family. The fire pit is often the highlight of a camping trip or…
Keeping a clean house with pets
Our pets are our family. Which is to say, we love them but they can make a mess of our house (bless their hearts). In fact, there are about 209 billion…
Travel to the Caribbean in September? Are you crazy?
Yes, September is peak hurricane season. And yes, Caribbean islands tend to get hammered when hurricanes form. And yet — cheaper rates, anyone? If you’re…
High tech heightens your golf game
Golf has gone so high tech. According to Forbes, technology has worked wonders in the elements of golf knowledge, data, connectivity, entertainment, and…
Peaking: A common flaw in laminate installation
Laminate floors are a great cost-effective option, hardy and largely scratch-resistant, with a variety of high-end looks. It’s also possible for a…
Animals of Chernobyl abound in radioactive zone
It has been 33 years since the worst nuclear disaster in history, when the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant exploded in Ukraine on April 26, 1986. No humans…