Category: Home Management
New on Featured Creatures! Australian cockroach
April 8, 2015
We are pleased to announce a new article on Featured Creatures! Take a sneak peek with this excerpt from the article: The Australian cockroach is one of several species of peridomestic cockroaches (cockroaches that live mostly outdoors, but ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: Cockroach, Featured Creatures, Pest Alert
Formosan Termite Workshop
March 20, 2015
With the beginning of spring comes the influx of insects, including termites. In Okaloosa County, the exotic Formosan Termite, capable of doing significant damage to homes is one that we have to monitor. If you want to learn more about the ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Home Management, Work & LifeTags: Home & Community Education, Lawn & Garden
Winter Home Safety
January 19, 2015
Have you considered how winter months can present their own specific safety considerations throughout the home? Learn how to protect yourself and your family by minimizing the risk of fires and other hazards. Heating the Home Fireplaces At ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & LifeTags: Home Safety, Winter
Winter Sustainability
January 12, 2015
Don't let winter's cold weather freeze your conservation-friendly habits; use the following tips to stay sustainable. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Home Management, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & LifeTags: Conservation, Sustainability, Winter
Reducing Home Heating Costs
December 22, 2014
Winter isn't as brutal in Florida compared to other states, but you still may have to heat your home to stay warm. Unfortunately, heating can be expensive and waste energy. Follow these suggestions to save money and energy while heating your ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & LifeTags: Home Energy Efficiency, Home Energy Savings, Sustainability, Sustainable Living
Compact Fluorescent Lights
December 15, 2014
Lighting accounts for about 10 percent of a home’s energy bill and is a main source of internal heat. Fortunately, you can decrease your energy bill and increase lighting efficiency with compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. CFLs convert ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & LifeTags: Home Energy Efficiency, Home Energy Savings, Lights
Gifts from the Heart
December 9, 2014
Gayle Whitworth, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent Gifts don’t have to be expensive to mean much. Often, the best gifts are those that come from the heart and have a personal touch. Listed below are several gifts you can give that don’t ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life