Author: Eric Dawson

I'm Eric Dawson, and I write The Money Watch from north Columbus, Ohio. Most of what I cover comes from my own life: renting, a 2014 Honda Fit, parking, computers, food and the bills behind all of it. I spent four years in an apartment-property office and eleven on a distributor's operations desk, reading leases and invoices. Where you need real information, I research the maker's or agency's own page and independent sources and report what they publish. I don't give tax, investment, legal or medical advice.

Is a Website Considered Software? The Difference Explained
ByEric Dawson October 7, 2026

Is a website software? Not by default, though it may contain code, programs, and software components.

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How Long Is a Boat Ride From California to Hawaii?
ByEric Dawson October 7, 2026October 10, 2026

How long is a boat ride from California to Hawaii? Most roundtrip cruises last at least 16 days from Los Angeles.

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How Fast Does a Tennis Ball Go? Serve and Rally Speeds
ByEric Dawson October 7, 2026October 9, 2026

How fast does a tennis ball go? The fastest recorded serve is 263.4 km/h, hit by Sam Groth at a Challenger event.

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How to Build a Parking Lot: Costs, Steps and Permits
ByEric Dawson October 7, 2026October 9, 2026

How to build a parking lot starts with site planning, pavement design, permits, stormwater controls, accessibility, and traffic markings.

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What Is Organic Modern Style? Interior Design Explained
ByEric Dawson October 7, 2026October 8, 2026

What is organic modern? It is a contemporary design style blending natural materials, earthy colors, and harmony.

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How Much Herbal Tea Is Too Much? Safe Daily Limits
ByEric Dawson October 7, 2026October 10, 2026

How much herbal tea is too much? Most healthy adults are safe with 2 to 4 cups a day, but limits vary by herb, pregnancy, and health conditions.

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Do Apples Need to Be Organic? Pesticide Residue Explained
ByEric Dawson October 7, 2026October 9, 2026

Do apples need to be organic? USDA testing shows over 99 percent of conventional apples meet EPA pesticide limits, even for children, new data shows.

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Can Emerald Green Arborvitae Grow in Pots? Container Tips
ByEric Dawson October 7, 2026

Yes, Emerald Green Arborvitae can grow in pots with the right container size, soil, watering, and winter care.

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Does Sherwin Williams Emerald Urethane Need Primer?
ByEric Dawson October 7, 2026October 8, 2026

Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane needs primer on bare wood, laminate, and glossy surfaces, but not always on clean, sanded, previously painted trim.

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How to Make Taper Candles at Home by Dipping or Molding
ByEric Dawson October 7, 2026October 11, 2026

Learn how to make taper candles by hand dipping a paired wick or pouring wax into a prepared taper mold.

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