Step away from the grass clippings
Good news: you have permission to leave grass clippings on your lawn after you mow. This can save you oodles of time if you rake them by hand, and a few…
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.
The lizard in your brain needs a blanket — even in summer
Most people cover up with sheets or blankets even in summer. But, why? The lizard is why. Somewhere deep in your brain, when you enter Rapid Eye Movement…
Easy on the back and knees — Stay fit this summer with pool exercises
Pool time is a great way to both relax and raise your activity level. According to Shape magazine, pool exercises are good for everyone — and great for…
Supermarket ambience spurs buying
According to Reader’s Digest, grocery stores have learned many subtle tricks over the years to encourage shoppers to spend more money on their products….
Grilling corn on the cob
Corn on the cob is a crowd favorite during the summer, and according to Oh Sweet Basil, four secrets will help you prepare it on the grill perfectly. The…
Is hanging clothes to dry worth it?
According to Visual Capitalist, the average household spends about 13 percent of their total electricity each year powering their clothes washer and…
All hands on (a nicely stained) deck
With the rainy days of spring behind us and outdoor activities in full effect, it’s a good time to think about deck maintenance. In particular: staining….
What do you call that pretty firework?
Cake. Chrysanthemum. Waterfall. If you’ve ever wondered what to call the different types of fireworks you see during a professional show, other than “that…
How’s the weather?
Forecast for July 29 Rain will fall at Waynesburg, PA, on July 29. And, according to tradition, that means every July 29. Get out your decorated umbrellas…
Enduring a ponderous golf partner
Ever been in a foursome with a player who ponders every shot like he’s taking a college entry exam? According to former PGA pro Ted Eleftheriou, founder…