Post Written By Sarah Kirby, Professor Emerita, Director Strategic Initiatives

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Dr. Sarah KirbyProfessor Emerita, Director Strategic Initiatives Agricultural & Human Sciences
NC State Extension, NC State University

What is Ventilation? Ventilation means bringing fresh air into the house from outdoors and getting rid of stale, possibly polluted, …

— 5 months ago, Healthy Homes

Most Common Home Injuries Injuries in homes are very common. One-third of all injuries that occur in the United States …

— 5 months ago, Healthy Homes

Household pests like insects and rodents sometimes find their way into our homes. Common insect pests are cockroaches, flies …

— 5 months ago, Healthy Homes

Keeping your house or apartment well maintained is important for keeping your home healthy and safe. If you are …

— 5 months ago, Healthy Homes

Water is absolutely essential to our basic survival. We must have clean fresh water for drinking and cooking. And …

— 5 months ago, Healthy Homes

Contaminants such as lead, radon, carbon monoxide, asbestos, second hand smoke, and other chemicals impact the healthfulness of your …

— 5 months ago, Healthy Homes

Creating a healthy home involves 7 steps. Step one is CLEAN. Why a clean home is an important step toward …

— 5 months ago, Healthy Homes

CALS Dean Garey Fox is hitting the road this summer for Expedition Extension — a statewide tour from June …

Flood-damaged homes need immediate attention to prevent mold growth, which can begin to grow within 2-3 days on materials …

HUD’s Rebuild Healthy Homes is a valuable resource for those who need to clean-up and repair homes damage by any …

— 1 year ago, Healthy Homes

Returning home after a major disaster can be both emotionally challenging and physically unsafe. Here are ways you can …

— 1 year ago, Healthy Homes

Returning home after a major disaster is often filled with challenges and dangers. The conditions you face can be …