New year, new house!
If you are planning to sell — or just enjoy the old homestead for now — here is one project that will launch your home happily into the New Year. Deep…
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.
Update your information: What’s new?
January is a good time to consider changes that may have occurred in your life during the past year. The human resources department reminds us that it’s…
The profound power of awe
That moment when you see it. Something so vast, so sublime, so unexpected. That’s awe, when you experience a sense of transcendence and wonder. Awe can…
How to develop a resilient personality, and bounce back quickly
Resilience is the ability to overcome adversity and to deal with stressful and difficult circumstances. The most resilient people recover from traumatic…
A winter treat: Ice carving and snow sculpture
As cold weather descends, an artistic phenomenon occurs, ice carving competitions and the fun of snow sculpture. Ice sculptures range as far as the…
Winter getaway: Sun + par 3 golf
If you are looking for a winter excursion, consider a par 3 golf course in a sunny climate, a combination that is becoming increasingly popular. In the…
Happy New Year! Here’s how to sing Auld Lang Syne
The celebration of the new year is the oldest of all holidays. The Babylonians celebrated about 4,000 years ago, though they had no written calendar. They…
Calculating how much paint you will need
Painting your home’s interior is not only a lot of work, it’s expensive. And because the color must be custom-mixed in some cases, you want to be sure you…
Drum up some good luck for the new year
The idea of a new year just naturally suggests new beginnings. Here are some ideas for making the new year lucky. Lucky food: Grapes: Eat 12 grapes at…
How to winterize your electric vehicle
Electrified cars need some basic protections to keep running smoothly in winter. While many maintenance tips for EVs and hybrids are similar to gas…