Supply of housing sees increase
Good news for buyers who have been watching and waiting: the market is showing signs of increased supply and a potential cooling of prices. In other…
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.
Kitchen sinks can be a design feature
Love it or hate it, the fact is, we spend a lot of time at the kitchen sink. Plus it’s a feature of the room that can draw the eye, so why not take a…
Ask the Expert: Co-signing a child’s mortgage
Should I co-sign my kid’s mortgage? As a parent, you would do anything for your child. But co-signing a mortgage is a major business decision, not just a…
About those resolutions
Not to nag, but how do those New Year’s resolutions look right about now? Still on the docket, or nah? Don’t feel too badly. According to some reports, 80…
How to exercise your face
Mom always told us to watch out lest our face would freeze that way. She was talking about that pouty little scowl, but what if there are actually more…
Walkin’ in Memphis for home design
From movie remakes (Bill and Ted – yeah, really) to shows like Stranger Things, the ’80s seem to be back on our minds. The same goes for contemporary home…
Camping for foodies: Break out the foil
Sure, hot dogs are yummy and s’mores are fun and sentimental – but does the camping menu have to be so limited? No it does not. From hot breakfast…
Getting lost in the woods — and making it back out
According to a recent study, the folks who embark upon extreme backpacking adventures and exploration are not the ones who are most vulnerable to…
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…
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…