Category: Knowledge Management
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Tiny Homes Are the Hot New Homeowners’ Accessory
https://www.wsj.com/economy/housing/tiny-homes-are-the-hot-new-homeowners-accessory-71cc05a9
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Boston’s Wu expedites ADU building as solution to housing crisis
Despite the Solomonic wisdom they represent — keeping families together in a crowded, high-rent city and providing rental income — ADUs have traditionally met with resistance. Source: Boston’s Wu expedites ADU building as solution to housing crisis
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Experts are urging homeowners to ditch their aging backup generators — here’s why homeowners are buying this next-gen option
Nothing disrupts daily life quite like a power outage. As rising temperatures fuel more extreme weather, the risk of prolonged blackouts is growing. Source: Experts are urging homeowners to ditch their aging backup generators — here’s why homeowners are buying this next-gen option
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New study finds certain smartwatch bands contain “very high concentrations” of harmful PFAS – here’s what to look for instead
New research finds that 15 out of 22 common sports watch bands can contain high levels of so-called “forever chemicals” that can be absorbed through the skin Source: New study finds certain smartwatch bands contain “very high concentrations” of harmful PFAS – here’s what to look for instead | Advnture
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The Americans Pledging to Buy Less—or Even Nothing
People are tiring of overconsumption and want to pay off debt. Source: The Americans Pledging to Buy Less—or Even Nothing – WSJ
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We Had Our Daughter at 39. Being Older Parents Was Right for Us.
We had our daughter when we were almost 40. Being older parents was right for us because we were in a stable place to start a family. Source: We Had Our Daughter at 39. Being Older Parents Was Right for Us. – Business Insider
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How Middle-Management Jobs Helped Me Retire Early
Middle management was Alvaro Munevar Jr.’s sweet spot. It gave him enough free time to maintain a side business and retire early. Source: How Middle-Management Jobs Helped Me Retire Early – Business Insider
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Swap Boring Manicured Lawns For One Of The Biggest Backyard Trends Of 2025
Is anyone else tired of boring grass lawns? Well, there’s a new popular trend emerging in 2025 that’s going to improve your space and help the environment. Source: Swap Boring Manicured Lawns For One Of The Biggest Backyard Trends Of 2025
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FTC sues John Deere for unfairly raising repair costs on farm equipment
FTC accuses John Deere of decades of unlawful practices.- Source: FTC sues John Deere for ‘unfairly’ raising repair costs on farm equipment – The Verge
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How to Find a Watch Band That Doesn’t Contain ‘Forever’ Chemicals
A recent study found that some smartwatch bands contain perfluorohexanoic acid, one of the “forever chemicals” that is suspected of contributing to health issues. But these chemicals, also called PFAS, aren’t in all watch bands—here’s how to avoid them. Source: How to Find a Watch Band That Doesn’t Contain ‘Forever’ Chemicals | Lifehacker
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Common weed killer may be harming infants
Rise of farmers spraying glyphosate correlated with drop in birthweight in large study Source: Common weed killer may be harming infants | Science | AAAS
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I Quit My Job to Be a Stay-at-Home Dad Because It’s More Important
Daniel Peebles left his six-figure income in the film industry to care full time for his two sons, one of whom has cerebral palsy. Source: I Quit My Job to Be a Stay-at-Home Dad Because It’s More Important – Business Insider
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Bloodletting recommended for Jersey residents after PFAS contamination
The island’s private drinking water supplies were polluted by use of firefighting foams containing ‘forever chemicals’ Source: Bloodletting recommended for Jersey residents after PFAS contamination | Jersey | The Guardian
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Children need quiet environments to help early brain development
Studies show too much noise, particularly loud, irregular noise, can hurt a child’s brain development, because if sound is irregular, it distracts our brains and makes concentration more difficult. Source: Children need quiet environments to help early brain development : NPR
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Cooking Oils Tested for Phthalates
Mamavation tested cooking oils (olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, ghee, & tallow) at an EPA-certified lab for phthalates. Source: Cooking Oils Tested for Phthalates – Comprehensive Guide – MAMAVATION
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Trader Joe’s is not what you think
How Trader Joe’s remains a beloved brand despite record product recalls, safety violations, worker misconduct complaints, and an environmental record that belies its reputation. Source: Trader Joe’s is not what you think – Fast Company
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Bluetti Is Solving a Common Problem With Home and Portable Batteries
No more separate battery products to power your home, off-grid, camping or RV. Bluetti unveiled its new line that can do it all. Source: Bluetti Is Solving a Common Problem With Home and Portable Batteries at CES 2025 – CNET
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Michel Siffre, scientist of solitude deep within caves, dies at 85
Dr. Siffre’s work over more than five decades, including his own stretches of subterranean isolation, captured the attention of agencies such as NASA for studies on the effects of long-duration space missions. Source: Michel Siffre, scientist of solitude deep within caves, dies at 85 – The Boston Globe
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Burned out workers ditch hustle culture for ‘slow living’ trend
At its core, slow living is about matching actions with values. It rejects the notion that productivity is the ultimate goal and instead prioritizes quality over quantity in every aspect of life. Source: Burned out workers ditch hustle culture for ‘slow living’ trend | Fortune
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Born Before 1996? According to Scientists, Leaded Gas May Have Permanently Altered Your Personality
Harmful lead exposure from air, water, and soil impacts the well-being of 151 million Americans. In 1923, lead was introduced into gasoline to improve car engine performance. However, this boost to automotive health came at a significant cost to human well-being. A new study calculates that expo Source: Born Before 1996? According to Scientists, Leaded…
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Where you live can mean more ‘forever chemicals’ in your blood
A new USC study shows participants had significantly more PFAS chemicals in their blood based on certain neighborhood factors. Source: Where you live in LA can mean more ‘forever chemicals’ in your blood
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Tolkkinen: Ten reasons I’m thankful to live in rural Minnesota
This Thanksgiving, here’s a glimpse into why people live in greater Minnesota — and are thankful for it. Source: Tolkkinen: Ten reasons I’m thankful to live in rural Minnesota
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Early Retirees Turned 2 Amish Sheds Into Off-Grid Dream Home for $24K
Two early retirees tired of suburban life decided to build a home out of two bare-bones Amish wooden sheds. Now they homestead in rural Maine. Source: Early Retirees Turned 2 Amish Sheds Into Off-Grid Dream Home for $24K – Business Insider
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