What to do with your sixth sense
Sometimes people have a flash of knowledge that seems to come out of the blue. Whether you call it intuition, a hunch or a “sixth sense,” psychologists…
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.
Why do we drive on different sides of the road?
If you decide to take a drive in the United Kingdom, remember that the locals drive on the left (wrong?) side of the road. Ever wonder why most countries…
Vehicles with the highest mileage and longest life
If you want to keep your car well past the pay-off date, follow the recommended maintenance schedule. If you want to keep it until it’s an antique, buy a…
How to be a good pet grooming customer
The best pet grooming customers usually end up with the best grooming service. That’s what pet groomers told Reader’s Digest recently when they all agreed…
Get a great lawn, step by step
It’s easy to spend a lot of money on grass and still not have the lawn of your dreams. But if you follow these steps, you’ll move closer to your goal and…
Mosquitoes: Ready or not, here they come!
Mosquitoes spread West Nile virus and other pathogens, which means that bug repellents do more than just prevent itchy bites and ruined campouts. And in…
The great dishwasher/silverware debate
The dishwasher/silverware debate can be summed up with two phrases: Handles up or handles down. Plenty of people fall on both sides. The only thing they…
Home maintenance projects for May
* Clean the gutters. Then make sure downspouts or splash backs direct water at least 6 feet from the foundation. * Have the central air conditioning unit…
Containers are suitable for many plants and vegetables
Is it time to decorate your outdoor living space? A container garden could be a colorful solution. Whether you have a house or an apartment, it can add…
Remember the Gettysburg Address on Memorial Day
Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address was given at the dedication of a cemetery created for the dead on the battlefield at Gettysburg. It reflects our…