Most of us know there is a great deal of cleanup after a disaster hits. But how often do you think about what to clean before disaster strikes? Here are some helpful cleaning measures you can do before a storm or other calamity so your burden ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Work & Life
You may be spending more time creating and experimenting in your kitchen these days. But are you taking the time to clean and enjoy the beauty of the kitchen when you’re not making those new culinary masterpieces? Here are 11 super simple ... READ MORE
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Program Overview Let’s Walk Florida is a 10-week physical activity education program designed to promote physical wellness among Floridians. Participants may choose from two tracks, according to their goals and exercise background – health ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Community Volunteers, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Updated 03/16/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. Please call your local UF/IFAS Extension office ... READ MORE
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Hurricane season is June 1 to November 30, with peak season in September and October. And hurricanes are not the only disasters we have to contend with. Living Well in the Panhandle provides the trusted Disaster Resources you need so you know ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
I love spring cleaning. Well, I love spring. I wish someone else would do the cleaning. It does feel nice to have everything clean and sparkling for those sunny spring days. According to a 2018 survey by the American Cleaning Institute, nearly ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Work & Life
PSA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wells Water Safety after Hurricane Michael October 22, 2018 To be read on the air or issued in print. After a hurricane, is your well water safe to use? If your private well or septic system was damaged during ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Natural Resources, Water, Work & LifeSpring is officially upon us. There are few rites of spring more familiar than the annual Spring Cleaning. It is easier and healthier to live in a clean, well-organized home. Spring Cleaning doesn’t have to be synonymous with drudgery, ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Work & Life
Formosan termites have been swarming all over the area. A few of the reproductives may find their way into your home. Don't panic. If you find quite a few in the house, call your termite professional to do an inspection and evaluate the area. Formosan ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Pests & Disease, Work & LifeWhat you don’t know can hurt you. “I didn’t know.” In these words lies the story of countless deaths and injuries in countless homes. About one-half of the accidental deaths of children occur in the home— from falls, suffocation/choking, ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Work & Life