UF/IFAS
Extension Sarasota County

Tag: DIY

Drip tubing punctured with holes for microirrigation

Maximize your water use with micro-irrigation!


January 20, 2021

This past December, our office hosted a webinar on micro-irrigation. We covered the main types of micro-irrigation, what makes it "micro" compared to a standard, in-ground irrigation system, and some basic installation tips for homeowners. Watch ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Conservation, DIY, Irrigation, Landscape, Lawn, Microirrigation, Pgm_Water, Water, Yard
Solar panels.

Make s’mores and explore the world of solar energy


July 29, 2020

Solar energy has many benefits and uses, from powering homes to cooking delicious treats like s’mores. Discover how you can harness the power of the sun from your home in the newest LIFE: Science Shorts video. Watch, learn, and have fun with ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Home Management, Natural Resources, Recreation, Work & Life
Tags: Demo, DIY, Experiment, Kids, Oven, Pgm_Sustain, PV, Renewable, Smore, Solar, Solarenergy, Summer, Sun, Sustainable
Solar panels.

Watch now: DIY Energy and Water Audit Kit demo video


June 10, 2020

Interested in learning how you can save energy, water, and money at home? Our Do-It-Yourself Audit Kit can help. Do-It-Yourself Energy and Water Audit Kit The Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Energy and Water Audit Kit is available for checkout through ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Home Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Athome, Audit, Conservation, Conserve, Demo, DIY, Efficiency, Energy, Kit, Library, Money, Pgm_Sustain, Project, Save, Sustainability, Upgrade, Video, Water
Solar panels.

Do-It-Yourself Audit Kits are available through curbside pickup at Sarasota County Libraries


May 29, 2020

Are you interested in reducing your energy and water bills at home? Check out our Do-It-Yourself Audit Kits today to learn how you can improve your home’s efficiency and save money. DIY Energy and Water Audit Kits Sarasota County offers ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Home Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Activity, Audit, Conservation, Demo, DIY, Do-it-yourself, Energy, Home, Kit, Library, Money, Pgm_Sustain, Save, Sustainability, Water