Category: Home Management

Private Well and Septic System Care Workshop in Marion County

by Yilin
February 6, 2024

Join Us for a Workshop on Private Drinking Well Maintenance, Well Water Quality, and Septic System Care in Marion County! Are you concerned about the safety of your drinking water and the health of your septic system? Your worries end here! ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Drinking Water, Florida Well Owner Network, FWON, Onsite Systems, Private Wells, Septic Systems, Sewer, Water, Water Testing, Well Water

Working Together through the COVID-19 Outbreak as a Family

by Lynda Spence
April 3, 2020

It’s a Family Thing Communicate with children about money matters. From as early of an age as four or five years old, children can be taught they are part of a team and the family team has to modify some behaviors to help ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: COVID-19, COVID19, Family, Family Budget

Effective Communication Sets the Tone

by Lynda Spence
April 3, 2020

Getting by in Uncertain Times: Communication Sets the Tone When we experience periods in our lives when there seem to be more questions than answers, it’s extremely important to keep the lines of communication open. The COVID-19 outbreak ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Communication, COVID-19, COVID19, Miscommunication

Toss or Keep: Reducing and Reordering Your Paperwork

by Lynda Spence
January 23, 2020

Toss or Keep? Out with the old year. Out with the last decade. And finally, out with that mile-high pile of papers that serves no purpose except for the cat to knock over. Bring on the New Year! Bring on the new decade. Bring on that recycle ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Chaos, Declutter, Document Retention, Junk Mail, Lynda Spence

What Florida Residents Should Know About Radon

by Lynda Spence
August 27, 2019

Radon is a naturally occurring, odorless, colorless, tasteless, and radioactive gas produced from the radioactive decay of radium. As a Floridian, it’s important to be informed about radon because one in five Florida homes has elevated ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Radium Decay, Radon, Radon Test

Buying Pest Services

by David Holmes
May 1, 2019

Several years ago over three consecutive Januarys, I received a call from a resident with questions about termite control. I remember this individual, for his accent was very distinct and the question was always the same. He was experiencing ... READ MORE

Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, Home Management, Pests & Disease, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Protection, Quality, Termite Damage, Termites, Treatment, Wood-destroying Organisms

Homebuyer Education Workshop Series

by Lynda Spence
April 18, 2019

HOMEBUYER EDUCATION UF/IFAS Extension Marion County Classroom 2232 NE Jacksonville Road Ocala, FL 34470 Registration Fee: Individuals: $30 Couples: $40 Register at Eventbrite: hbe-marion-may19.eventbrite.com Deadline May ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Home Management, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Homebuyer, Homebuyer Education, Real Estate, SHIP Program

Declutter Your Life: Ordering Your Paperwork

by Lynda Spence
April 15, 2019

Did you know disorganization can cost you money and sometimes your peace of mind? Lost receipts make it difficult to return unwanted items. Rebates, over-pays, and the like can expire, resulting in lost money. Misplaced bills often mean late ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Money Matters, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Declutter, Document Retention Guideline, Document Storage, Junk Mail, Organize Your Records, Paperwork, Stress, Tax Returns, What To Keep, What To Shred

Reduce Unwanted Solicitations

by Lynda Spence
April 15, 2019

Reducing junk mail and unwanted solicitations that come to you through the USPS is a very effective step toward your goal of ordering your record keeping and decluttering your life. There are two ways to opt out of receiving prescreened ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Money Matters, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Clutter, Declutter, Fraud, Identity Theft, Junk Mail, Opt Out, Reduce Paper, Scams, Unsolicited, USPS

It’s Time to Fertilize

by maxine32666
March 25, 2019

I have lived in Florida my whole life but never had time to care for my lawn. Lawn maintenance was very easy - I wrote a check every month for service. I have lived in other areas of the US with more concrete than lawn, short growing seasons, ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Home Management, Lawn
Tags: Application, Autumn, Fall, Fertilization, Garden, Lawn, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Seasons, Spring

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