As credit bureaus increasingly factor in rental payments when producing scores, research finds that positive-only rent reporting can tangibly improve people’s credit scores, particularly for those with little to no existing credit. (fb)

Innovative developer unveils remarkable alternative to wood that could change future of construction: 'Why continue harvesting trees?'... "You can cut it, you can paint it, you can stain it." Jun 16, 2025 Modern Mill, a company focused on sustainable building products, has expanded its offerings with ACRE. Made from upcycled rice hulls in a zero-waste manufacturing facility in Mississippi, ACRE provides the warmth and workability of wood without cutting down any trees. ACRE also emits zero volatile organic compounds, phenol, formaldehyde, or forever chemicals. https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/acre-building-material-rice-hulls-sustainable/ (fb)