Category: Home Management

Tree safety tips

by BLOGS.IFAS
April 13, 2020

Trees add value to our communities. But our recent windy weather serves as a good reminder that storm season is just around the corner. Given the large size attained by some trees, they can become hazardous to people and property when the wrong ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Pests & Disease
Tags: Arborist, Florida Friendly Landscaping, Hurricane, Palm Diseases, Palm Nutrient Deficiencies, Palm Pruning, Reslilient Landscaping, Storm, Tree Health, Tree Safety, Trees, Wind Resistant Landscapes

Please Don’t Hoard

by Shari Bresin
March 31, 2020

What is more contagious than the coronavirus? Fear, panic, and paranoia. While it's natural to fear what we don't know, we want to make sure we are reacting in a way that will help us, not hurt us. Not just for our own sanity, but for those ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Work & Life
Tags: Coronavirus, Food, Hoarding, Shopping

Declutter Your Home

by Shari Bresin
April 19, 2019

Have you tackled your spring cleaning yet? While most of us think of spring cleaning as doing the more deep cleaning that isn’t normally done during a routine housework, like cleaning the windows and baseboards, there is another important ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Work & Life
Tags: Clean, Declutter, Items, Organization

Mold Cleanup Post-Storm

by Shari Bresin
October 11, 2018

If your home had any kind of water damage from the storm, then there is a good chance that your house has a mold problem, as indicated by any musty odor or finding discolorations on different surfaces. It is important to take care of the mold ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Work & Life
Tags: Clean Up, Hurricane Michael, Mold, Water

Spring Cleaning the Kitchen

by Shari Bresin
May 29, 2018

With it still being spring, you may have thought about doing some spring cleaning. Or, maybe you thought about how to avoid it. While it may not be your idea of fun, it is an important step in keeping you and your family healthy and keeping ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management
Tags: Cabinets, Cleaning, Counters, Garbage Cans, Pantry, Refrigerator, Sanitize, Spring

Do You Compost?

by BLOGS.IFAS
April 18, 2018

Last year in Pasco County, food scraps, yard waste, and newspaper made up about 25% of the material thrown in the garbage. That's a lot of wasted waste, because by composting, most of that “trash” could have easily been transformed into ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Home Management
Tags: Compost, Composting, Earth Day, Soil, Soil Amendment, Vermicomposting, Waste Reduction

Reduce Energy Consumption in the Winter

by Shari Bresin
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 Matters
Tags: Conserve, Degree, Energy, Heat, Home, Thermostat

Mold Cleanup Post Hurricane

by Shari Bresin
September 25, 2017

Whether your home was flooded or your home had a leaky roof, mold can grow from water damage in your house. By not attending to it quickly, it can spread, and will not only make cleanup more daunting, but can continue to negatively impact your ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management

Empty Your Home of Empty Calories

by Whitney Elmore
May 12, 2017

This week, the parents at Gulf Middle School learned about eating a variety of fruits and vegetables and an overview of MyPlate. After going over various food items that we commonly eat and identifying what food group they belong to, they were ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Work & Life
Tags: Calcium, Calories, Cravings, Fiber, Foods, Grams, Hunger, MyPlate, Nutrition, Sugar, Vitamin D

Grocery Shopping Tips

by Whitney Elmore
April 27, 2017

The parents at Lacoochee Elementary were the first in Pasco County to receive a Grocery Store Tour, held at a local Winn Dixie. This hour and a half long tour takes participants around the store to explain all the tips and tricks in how to shop ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Calculate, Canned, Fresh, Fruit And Vegetable, Grocery, Money, Price, Produce, Shopping

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