James Stevenson, Pinellas County Extension Educator, Urban Sustainability OK, cleaning the home is not really everyone’s favorite job, which is why it is called houseWORK and not housePLAY. But consider the potential human and environmental ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Work & LifeUF entomologists warn that several new species of cockroaches may one day become common in Florida and the rest of the southern U.S. As if Floridians aren’t bugged enough by roaches, a growing interest among reptile enthusiasts to farm ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Work & LifeVestina F. Crayton, Pinellas County Extension Educator, Urban Sustainability Replacing or updating your floors is a big investment. There are many functional and attractive flooring materials available. Before you purchase, consider selecting ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Work & LifeGreat on-site class with UF instructors for you, plus CEUs. When: Thursday, September 11, 2008 Where: Pinellas County Extension Service, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL 33774 Time: 8:30 AM check in; Class 9 AM to 4:45 PM CEUs: 2 GHP; 2 ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Work & LifeThe highly destructive Formosan subterranean termite has been found in a Gulfport home, the first ever sighting of the most dreaded of all termites in Pinellas County. The "super termite" was confirmed by the University of Florida Thursday ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Work & Lifeby Vestina F. Crayton, Pinellas County Extension Educator, Urban Sustainability Making the decision to purchase green is motivated by many reasons such as the desire to conserve natural resources, supporting a local economy, and living a healthier ... READ MORE
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Every month I receive phone calls regarding bee swarms or bees taking up residence inside their Florida Keys home. The best option is to beeproof your house in advance of a bee swarm taking up residence on your property or in your home. According ... READ MORE
Category: Home Managementby Vestina F. Crayton, Extension Educator, Urban Sustainability When purchasing an environmentally preferable or sustainable product or service be aware of greenwashing. TerraChoice (http://www.terrachoice.com/files/6_sins.pdf), a science-based ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Work & LifeBy Vestina F. CraytonExtension Education InstructorAre you familiar with buying green products? If not, here’s a review: Green Purchasing, Environmentally Preferable Purchasing, and Sustainable Purchasing are all words that describe buying ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Work & LifeBy Mary Campbell, Pinellas County Extension Director, Urban Sustainability Making a commitment to change future practices is an important step to sustainable living. If you make a commitment to a new practice you are much more likely to ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Work & Life