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Child Care and Parenting
Main Site
- Family and Consumer Sciences’ Child Care & Development Publications
- Family and Consumer Sciences’ Parenting Publications
Parenting
- A Family Fact Sheet on Outdoor Play & Learning: At Your Doorstep
- Appropriate Limits for Young Children: A Guide for Discipline (Spanish version)
- Guiding Your Young Children
- Fathers Make a Difference (PDF)
- Focus on Kids: The Effects of Divorce on Children
- Helping Children Cope with Stress
- The Effects of Divorce on Children (PDF)
- Long-Term Effects of Divorce on Children (PDF)
- Making the Most of Outdoor Time with Preschool Children (PDF)
- Parenthood and Parenting
- Parenting Teens
- Parent Involvement (PDF)
- Quality Child care: What does it really mean? (PDF)
- Secrets of Parenting series
- Secrets of Parenting: Modeling, Molding, Mediating (PDF)
- Secrets of Parenting: Responsibility, Confidence, Independence (PDF)
- Secrets of Parenting: All Parents Want to Love Their Children (PDF)
- Secrets of Parenting: Building a Great Relationship with Your Teen (PDF)
- Secrets of Parenting: What’s the Risk (PDF)
- Secrets of Parenting: Parental Stress Can Spill Over to the Kids (PDF)
- Secrets of Parenting: Reducing Whining and Improving Self-Control (PDF)
Child Development
- A Word about Time Out for School-Agers
- Brain Development (PDF) (Spanish version)
- Bullies (PDF) (Spanish PDF version)
- Child Development: Creativity in Young Children (PDF)
- Childhood Aggression: Where Does It Come From? How Can It Be Managed? (PDF)
- Childhood Years: Ages 6 – 12 (PDF)
- Children and Competition (PDF)
- Growing Together: Infant Development (PDF) (Spanish version)
- Growing Together: Preschooler Development (PDF) (Spanish version)
- Self-Esteem in Children (PDF)
- Toilet Learning(PDF)
Family
Estate and Financial Planning
- Estate Plan Documents Explained (PDF)
- Federal and State Gift and Estate Taxes (PDF)
- Getting the Most from your Tax Refund (PDF)
- How do you Own Your Property (PDF)
- Property Decisions for Estate Planning (PDF)
- Smart Uses for your Tax Refund (PDF)
- The Surviving Spouse (PDF)
- Where There is a Will, There is a Way (PDF)
- Your Estate Plan–Where to Begin (PDF)
Families
- Building Positive Self-esteem in Families (PDF)
- Dysfunctional Families (PDF)
- Family Communication: During Times of Stress (PDF)
- Family Resiliency (PDF)
- Long-term Effects of Divorce on Children (PDF)
Interpersonal Relationships
- Acceptance of Self and Others (PDF)
- Expressing Feelings (PDF)
- Listening (PDF)
- Relationship Basics (PDF)
- Resolving Conflicts (PDF)
- The Magic of Friendship: Health (PDF)
Marriage
- Marriage Enrichment: Getting Ready for Marriage (PDF)
- Marriage Enrichment: Communication in Marriage (PDF)
- Marriage Enrichment: Decision Making (PDF)
- Marriage Enrichment: Conflict Resolution (PDF)
Stress
- Beating the Blues (PDF)
- Family Communication During Times of Stress (PDF)
- Helping Children Cope With Stress (PDF)
Housing and House Furnishing
Construction and Remodeling
- Home Safety Checklist for the Elderly (PDF)
- Protecting Young Children In The Home (PDF)
- Your Water Supply: Well Construction and Protection
Home Buying and Renting
- Budgeting for Home Ownership (PDF)
- Choosing the Best Mortgage (PDF)
- Choosing to Rent (PDF)
- Environmental Considerations in Real Estate Transactions (PDF)
- Financial Aspects of Home Ownership (PDF)
- House Purchase Contracts (PDF)
- How Does the Space in the House Rate? (PDF)
- Inspecting a House (PDF file )
- Negotiating for Your House (PDF)
- Preventive Home Maintenance Guide (PDF)
- Selecting Home Buying Professionals (PDF)
- Selecting the Location for Your House (PDF)
- Selecting Your House (PDF)
- Should You Buy or Rent? (PDF)
Home Maintenance and Repairs
- Fly Specks on Home Siding or the Cannon Fungus Strikes Again
- Manufacturer’s Customer Service Numbers (PDF version)
- Preventive Home Maintenance Guide (PDF)
Septic Systems
- Improving Septic Systems
- Investigate Before You Invest (PDF version)
- Management of Single Family and Small Community Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems(PDF)
- Septic System Owner’s Guide (PDF)
- Septic Systems and Their Maintenance (PDF)
- Septic Systems: What you need to know
- Why do Septic Systems Fail? (PDF)
Home Safety
Indoor Air Quality
- Air Filters and Cleaners
- Environmental Considerations in Real Estate Transactions (PDF)
- Indoor Air Quality: Reducing Health Risks and Improving the Air You Breathe
- Testing Your Home for Radon (PDF)
Household Hazards and Safety
- Disposal Of Hazardous Household Wastes (PDF version)
- Emergency Drinking Water Supplies
- Hazardous Household Products
- Home Safety Checklist for the Elderly (PDF)
- Improving Fuel Storage
- Improving Storage and Handling of Hazardous Waste
- Lead In and Around the Home: Identifying and Managing Its Sources
- Poisonous Plants
- Portable Generators (English) (Spanish)
- Protecting Young Children in the Home (PDF)
- Removing Barriers in the Home (PDF)
- Selection and Care of Christmas Trees
- Selection and Care of Living Christmas Trees
- Your Family Disaster Kit (PDF)
Mildew, Mold and Moisture Control
- Cleaning Flooded Upholstered Furniture, Curtains, Bedding, Table Linens, and Other Household Items (PDF)
- Dealing with Potential Moisture Problems After a Flood (PDF)
- Flood Damaged Furniture (PDF)
- Mildew Prevention in the Home (PDF)
- Mold, dust mites, fungi, spores, and pollen: Bioaerosols in the human environment
- Rid Your Home of Mildew (PDF)
- Storm-Related Pest Problems In and Around Homes
- Water-Damaged Carpets and Rugs (PDF)
Water Quality
Main Sites
- Department of Soil Science Fact Sheets
- Biological and Agricultural Engineering Stormwater Engineering Group Publications
Contaminants
- Health Effects of Drinking Water Contaminants
- Iron and Manganese In Household Water
- Nitrate in Drinking Water
- Pollutants in Groundwater: Health Effects
- Radon In Water
- Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOCs) in Drinking Water
Emergency Water Supply
General Resources
Protecting Water Quality
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Farm*A*Syst Publications
- Protecting Water Supply
- Improving Fuel Storage
- Improving Storage and Handling of Hazardous Waste
- Improving Septic Systems
- Improving Storage and Handling of Pesticides
- Improving Storage and Handling of Fertilizers
- Improving Storage, Handling and Disposal of Livestock Waste
- Grazing Livestock and Water Quality
- Stream Management in the Piedmont and Mountains
- Agriculture and Natural Resource Protection
- Protecting Your Wetlands
- Wildlife on Your Farm
- Christmas Tree Production Best Management Practice to Protect Water Quality and the Environment
- Managing Pests
- Protecting Water Supply
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Home*A*Syst Publications for Homeowners
- Caring for Your Lawn and the Environment (PDF)
- Improving Fuel Storage
- Improving Lawn Care and Gardening
- Improving Septic Systems
- Improving Storage of and Handling of Hazardous Waste
- Lead In and Around the Home: Identifying and Managing Its Sources
- Protecting Well Water Supply
- Stormwater Management for Homeowners
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Resources for Community Planners
- Choices for Communities: Wastewater Management Options for Rural Areas
- Low Impact Development: A Guidebook for North Carolina (PDF)
- Stormwater Resources for Officials, Real Estate Professionals, and Homeowners
- Urban Waterfronts: Planning for Water Quality
- Urban Waterways: Designing Stormwater Wetlands for Small Watersheds (PDF)
- Urban Waterways: Mosquito Control for Stormwater Facilities (PDF)
- Urban Waterways: Designing Rain Gardens (Bio-Retention Areas) (PDF)
- Urban Waterways: Improving Exfiltration from BMPs: Research and Recommendations (PDF)
- Urban Waterways: Removal of Pathogens in Stormwater (PDF)
- Urban Waterways: Urban Stormwater Structural Best Management Practices (PDF)
- Urban Waterways: Stormwater Wetland Construction Guidance (PDF)
- Urban Waterways: Stormwater Wetlands and Ecosystem Services (PDF)
- Choices for Communities: Wastewater Management Options for Rural Areas
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Resources for Home Owners
- A Gardeners Guide to Protecting Water Quality (PDF)
- Caring for your Lawn and the Environment
- Fertilizer Recommendations and Techniques to Maintain Landscapes and Protect Water Quality
- Managing Lawns and Gardens to Protect Water Quality (PDF version)
- Septic System Owner’s Guide (PDF)
- Urban Waterways: Choosing a Pump for Rainwater Harvesting (PDF)
- Urban Waterways: Rainwater Harvesting: Guidance for Homeowners (PDF)
- Water Quality and Home Lawn Care (PDF)
- Water Quality of Rooftop Runoff (PDF)
- Why do Septic Systems Fail? (PDF)
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Publications for Lawn Care Professionals
- Pesticide Selection for Water Quality Protection
- Water Quality and Commercial Lawn Care (PDF)
- Water Quality for Golf Course Superintendents and Professional Turf Managers (PDF)
- Water Quality and Pesticide Selection for Professional Turfgrass Managers (PDF)
- Water Quality and Turfgrass Area Development (PDF)
Water Testing and Treatment Systems
- Health Effects of Drinking Water Contaminants
- Home Drinking Water Treatment Systems
- Questions to Ask When Purchasing Water Treatment Equipment
- Should You Have Your Water Tested?
- Water Quality and Laundry Problems
Wells and Water Supply Systems
Conserving Resources in the Home
Conserving Energy
- Conserving Energy with Plants
- Does Your Home Need More Insulation? (PDF)
- Energy-Efficient Water Heating (PDF)
- Energy Savers – Home Energy Audits (PDF)
- Weatherize Your Home – Caulk and Weather Strip (PDF)
Conserving Water
- Drought-Tolerant Plants for North Carolina Landscapes
- Efficient Irrigation
- Focus on Residential Water Conservation
- How to Plan and Design a Wise-Water-Use Landscape
- Managing Lawns and Gardens to Protect Water Quality (PDF version)
- Planting Techniques to Enhance Water Use
- Saving Water and Saving Energy: Calculate the Savings
- Water Management Checklist for the Home
- Water Quality and Home Lawn Care (PDF)
- Wise Water Use in Landscaping
Reducing Waste
Recycling and Composting
General Resources
- A Low-Cost Plastic Bottle and Jug Baler
- Before You Recycle, Choose to Reuse (PDF)
- Community Backyard Composting Programs Can Reduce Waste and Save Money (PDF)
- Composting: A Guide to Managing Organic Yard Wastes (PDF)
- Deconstruction: Giving Old Buildings New Lives (PDF)
- Food Recovery and Waste Reduction: A Guide for Businesses and Institutions (PDF)
- How Your Business Can Cut Costs by Reducing Waste
- Large Scale Organic Materials Composting (PDF)
- Managing Construction and Demolition Debris: A Guide for Builders, Developers and Contractors
- Organic Composting for Horticultural Use
- Organizing a Community Recycling Program
- Source Reduction: Reducing Household Waste in Local Landfills
- Using Compost in Landscape Beds and Nursery Substrates
- Using Municipal Solid Waste Compost (PDF version)
- Waste Reduction and Recycling for the Lodging Industry
Composting with Earthworms
- Controlling Mite Pests in Earthworm Beds
- Raising Earthworms Successfully (PDF)
- Worm Away Your Cafeteria Food Scraps!
- Worms Can Recycle Your Garbage
Household Pests
General Resources
- Crop Profile for Public Health in North Carolina
- Crop Profile for Residential/Industrial Pests in North Carolina
- Identifying Your Pest Problem (PDF version)
- Insects and related Pests of Man and Animals
- Insect Repellant Products
- NC Agricultural Chemicals Manual
- Pests of Stored Foods
- Residential, Structural, and Community Pests
- Tips on Selecting Pest Control Services
- What is West Nile Virus? (PDF)
Specific Household Pests
- Bedbugs
- Boxelder Bugs
- Camel Crickets
- Clothes Moths and Carpet Beetles (PDF)
- Drain flies
- Earwigs
- Fleas
- Fungus gnats
- Head Lice, Frequently Asked Questions
- Hornets and Yellowjackets
- European Hornets
- Imported Fire Ants
- Green June Beetle
- Lady Beetles
- Millipedes
- Non-Biting Midges
- Biting Midges
- Pillbugs and Sowbugs
- Scorpions in North Carolina
- Snakes
- Spiders
- Springtails
- Termites
- Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases in NC (PDF file)
- Voles
- Controlling Paper Wasps
