New parents
The first week home: what actually gets used
A column on the first week home with a baby: a few things get used all day and most of the rest sits in a box. Argued from general experience, not a review.
Samir Ouali4 min read
New parents
The 3 am station: set up one corner before the baby arrives
A short argument for setting up one small feeding and changing corner before the baby arrives, instead of buying a room full of gear you will not use.
Margaux Dupont4 min read
Teachers
How to stop losing your voice when teaching
Losing your voice from teaching all day is common. Here is how to stop it with water, rest and simple habits, and when to see a doctor about it.
Margaux Dupont2 min read
Warehouse and trades
Do you need knee pads for work? A quick check
Do you need knee pads for work? Yes if you kneel for more than a few minutes at a time on hard floors. Here is how to choose a type and when to avoid it.
Samir Ouali2 min read
Chefs and kitchen staff
Honing vs sharpening a kitchen knife: what is the difference
Honing vs sharpening a kitchen knife: honing straightens the edge, sharpening removes metal. Here is how often to do each and what you need.
Samir Ouali2 min read
Remote workers
Do you need a footrest at your desk? A quick test
Do you need a footrest at your desk? Yes if your feet do not rest flat on the floor. A quick test and a free fix using a box or a stack of books.
Margaux Dupont3 min read
Teachers
Insoles vs anti-fatigue mat for teachers who stand all day
Insoles vs anti-fatigue mat for teachers: one goes where you go, the other covers one spot. Here is how to choose for a classroom with hard floors.
Margaux Dupont4 min read
New parents
Diaper bag vs backpack: what new parents actually use
Diaper bag vs backpack for new parents: the answer depends on pockets, hands and who carries it. Here is how to choose without buying a second bag.
Margaux Dupont4 min read
Remote workers
Fix your home desk in this order
Most home desks fail at the chair, screen height and keyboard position. Here is the order to fix them in, with checks that cost nothing.
Margaux Dupont4 min read