Attend an upcoming "Looking For Leaks" webinar for a free toilet "Fix It" kit! ...or take our free, online class at your own pace. Toilet Leaks Waste Water Fast Did you know that the average leaky toilet can waste up to 200 gallons per day? ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Management, Money Matters, Water
Hillsborough County Extension is offering a link to free tax software to residents whose adjusted gross income doesn’t exceed $73,000. Adjusted gross income doesn’t include things like tax deductible contributions to retirement plans or ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters
If you’re searching for a new home, you’ve certainly noticed the current state of the housing market. The cost of housing has gone up considerably, but it’s important to realize how much house you can afford realistically so that the ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
by Alia Garrett, Siri Khalsa, Jackie Lebouitz, and Maria Rometo Now more than ever, every penny counts. Read our tips below to see some easy ways to save money and resources at home. Tips Turn off your lights, fans, and electronics ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
Here we are, already more than halfway through February of the new year; can you believe it? Still, January (the quintessential month of the ever-so- talked-about resolutions) isn't very far behind us. While January represents a time of change ... READ MORE
Category: , Events, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Water is a vital part of everyday life. Florida, with its growing population, has seen an increase in water use. Understanding household water consumption can support conservation efforts. H2OSAV has a series of fact sheets on Ask IFAS that ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Lawn, Money Matters, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, Water, Work & Life
It is the end of January and the beginning of the income tax filing season. By now, you should have received your W-2 forms. Keep on the lookout for additional documents such as 1099-INT (reports interest from bank accounts or other investments); ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Homeownership makes sense for different people at different stages of their lives, but it's not always the right choice for everyone. Whether you are in the process of renting or buying your own home, the best place to start is to understand ... READ MORE
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Sandwiched between National Pie Day (Jan. 23) and National Irish Coffee Day (Jan. 25), we celebrate peanut butter and all its deliciousness, with National Peanut Butter Day on Jan. 24. Peanut butter is more than just good to eat. It's also ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Work & Life
2022 GREETINGS! We are gearing up for another year of service to Florida’s private landowners, foresters, natural resource professionals, extension community, and others involved in the management and conservation of our forests and natural ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Wildlife