Redecorating? Do this first
Big redecorating plans call for planning, and if you are staring at an empty room, the first thing to do is choose furniture. Quoted in Living Etc,…
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.
Tips for summer maintenance and curb appeal
* Mow to the right height. Set your mower to cut about three inches off the ground. Longer turf will retain more moisture and better shade the soil so the…
Never take shelter under an overpass
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is trying to get the word out that highway bridges are never safe during tornados. There is a widespread…
LA scrambles to ready itself for July 2028 Olympics
In three years, Los Angeles will host the 2028 Summer Olympics in July, theoretically attracting thousands of tourists and plenty of news coverage. The…
The fateful decision of the Founders
In July we celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marvel at its soaring language, and honor our freedom. But in 1776, the Declaration…
Declaration flyer becomes a treasure
The night the Declaration was signed in 1776, a printer named John Dunlap was asked to make 200 copies (some say 500) of the Declaration to be distributed…
4th of July safety rules
Worth repeating: 4th of July safety rules The 4th of July is one of the biggest family days of the year. People like to kick back, enjoy barbecues and…
How to avoid ticks, bees, and mosquitoes
Ticks: They may be the most dangerous insect of summer because they can carry Lyme disease. If you’ll be in a wooded area, wear long pants tucked into…
Hearing loss increases dementia risk
People with confirmed hearing loss are 32 percent more likely to develop dementia, say researchers from multiple universities in a new collaborative…
Energy drink ingredient linked to cancer
New research shows that taurine, a common additive in energy drinks and naturally found in meats, fish, and eggs, is associated with increased risk of…