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With the holiday season just around the corner, many of us will begin shopping for gifts. The Federal Trade …
With the holiday season just around the corner, many of us will begin shopping for gifts. The Federal Trade …
We are pleased to announce a call for nominations for the NCCE FCS Hall of Fame. This distinguished honor …
NC State Extension’s Homegrown homepage is updated with the Thanksgiving food safety and food preparation videos, just in time for the …
Do you enjoy cooking, eating, local food work, or just simply – food? If you answered yes to any …
How beekeepers can minimize the effects on their hives The devil is in the details, most of which are under …
What is Ventilation? Ventilation means bringing fresh air into the house from outdoors and getting rid of stale, possibly polluted, …
Most Common Home Injuries Injuries in homes are very common. One-third of all injuries that occur in the United States …
Household pests like insects and rodents sometimes find their way into our homes. Common insect pests are cockroaches, flies …
Keeping your house or apartment well maintained is important for keeping your home healthy and safe. If you are …
Water is absolutely essential to our basic survival. We must have clean fresh water for drinking and cooking. And …
Contaminants such as lead, radon, carbon monoxide, asbestos, second hand smoke, and other chemicals impact the healthfulness of your …
June is National Healthy Homes Month. This year’s theme is 5 Minutes to a Healthier Home. This them focuses …
In the U.S. today, people spend close to 90% of their time indoors. National Healthy Homes Month (NHHM), created …
June is National Healthy Homes Month — this month the NC State Extension Healthy Homes program will be highlighting the …
NC Safe Plates June 2019 Reg Form N.C. Cooperative Extension of Chowan County is offering a Safe Plates class series from …
Disposing of old tires is an environmental and economic challenge that has led to a variety of creative strategies …
A Few Easy Ways to Enjoy Your Cut Flowers Longer Be sure the vase is clean before adding water and …
Locally grown flowers are: fresher and so last longer. prettier because they are harvested near full bloom. sustainable with a low carbon …
Radon is an odorless, colorless gas naturally found in soil and rock. The concern with radon is that exposure …
January is Radon National Radon Action Month. During January, the U.S. Surgeon General and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) …
One of the more enjoyable Christmas traditions is to replant a living Christmas tree into …
This publication offers 5 lessons for a school curriculum on the importance of vermicomposting, setting …
Construction companies can follow state regulations as well as save money by reducing the amount …
This publication describes how communities can develop and implement backyard composting programs that reduce the …
Brown marmorated stink bug description, life history, damage, and control.
This guide describes common types of well construction in North Carolina and offers advice for …
This publication highlights potential indoor air quality concerns in homes.
This publication discusses how to prevent mold growth in the home environment.