Category: Home Management
Winter Weather Events: Preparation and Safety
January 17, 2018
People in Florida might not consider planning and preparing for winter weather events because of it's normally mild temperatures. However, some northern Florida regions experience temperatures below freezing and occasional snow and ice storms ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeTags: Food And Water Safety, Heating Safety, Preparation, Winter, Winter Storm Preparation, Winter Weather, Winter Weather Event
Reduce Energy Consumption in the Winter
January 10, 2018
January is typically the coldest month in our area, which means for many of us that our thermostats will be switched from the usual “AC” mode to “heat.” With another cold front on the way, it is important to ensure that your home is ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money MattersTags: Conserve, Degree, Energy, Heat, Home, Thermostat
Simplify your life and deal with clutter
January 3, 2018
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is planning to simplify your life and deal with clutter, then here are some tips to get you started. Many people keep every bill, receipt and financial statement because they are afraid to throw anything ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeTags: Clutter, Recycling, Tips
Teaching Kids the Importance of Keeping Track of Memories (For Disaster and Historical Records Purposes)
December 28, 2017
There are certain items we possess that have more than just monetary value, and sometimes it is difficult for children to realize this. It is important however, that we teach children the difference between items have a high financial value ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Relationships & FamilyTags: Disaster, Hurricane, Memories, Records
I HATE Robo-Calls: How to avoid phone scams.
December 21, 2017
Have you ever gotten a call on your cell phone that looked legitimate, but wasn't? Yesterday on my personal cell phone, I received a phone call that was from my area code and had the digits that indicate it is a cell phone. Although it is my ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: Family And Consumer Sciences, Federal Trade Commission, Phone Scams, Robocalls, Suwannee County, Suwannee County Extension, Telemarketing, UF IFAS Extension
When Nuisance Laws Hurt
December 21, 2017
Nuisance Laws are not just for dogs. At the Housing Education and Research Association annual conference, I learned about nuisance laws in housing. I was not familiar with these, but intrigued by the conversation that ensued. Basically, rental ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Home Management, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeTags: Extension, Family And Consumer Sciences, Housing, Suwannee County Extension, University Of Florida
Consumer Alert: PACE loans
December 21, 2017
PACE loans are being touted across the country and recently here in Florida as a great way to retrofit your home with energy and cost saving technology. You can get a low-interest, no-money-down loan using the equity in your home to install ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Management, Money MattersTags: Conservation, Efficiency, Energy, Foreclosure, Lien, Loans, Pace, Tax
The Threat of Freezing Temps and Hard Cold Weather isn’t Over Yet
December 10, 2017
The threat of freezing temps and hard cold weather isn't over just yet this season. There are 5 things you should think about with this tough cold weather: Protect yourself and those around you. Wear hats and gloves, stay dry and, stay ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: Cold Weather, Family Safety, Hamilton County, Safety
December 2017 Food For Thought Luncheon
December 7, 2017
The UF/IFAS Extension Hamilton County and Hamilton County Department of Health are inviting the public to attend a luncheon at UF/IFAS Extension Hamilton County (old high school/courthouse annex) on Friday, December 15, 2017 at 12:00PM. We will ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: Food, Hamilton County, Holiday, Home Health, Seniors, Wellness