Typical Damage to Homes After Flooding
Flood waters lead to a number of health and safety concerns for our homes. Here are some of the …
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Home Restoration Steps after a Disaster
You’ve returned home after a disaster and you know your home needs work. What steps do you take and …
Returning Home After a Flooding
Returning home after a major disaster can be emotionally devastating and physically dangerous. As you return, be prepared for …
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
When returning home and cleaning up after a disaster, make certain that everyone is wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). PPE …
June Is National Healthy Homes Month
June is National Healthy Homes month and this year’s theme is The Power of Partnerships. During the pandemic, we …
March Is Living Well Month
The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences declares March Living Well month. During this month Family and …
Residential Ventilation
The CDC provides recommendations on improving ventilation in your home in order to reduce exposure to COVID-19. The most …
Holiday Celebrations and COVID-19
Many families look forward to gathering for traditional holiday celebrations every year. This year, however, requires extra caution. COVID-19 …
Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting -- What's the Difference?
Confused about the difference between cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting? There are important distinction between each of these seemingly similar …
A Clean Kitchen is a Healthy Kitchen
During this pandemic, many have found themselves spending a significant amount of time at home cooking. The CDC has specific …
Balancing Life: Marital Relationships While Social-Distancing
Join Dr. Megan Doblin-MacNab for Balancing Life: Marital Relationships While Social-Distancing, Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at 10 a.m. Register online Staying …
Balancing Life: Teens, Stress, and Anxiety While Social Distancing
Join Dr. Kim Allen, Extension Specialist with NC State Extension this Friday, April 10, 2020, at 10 a.m. for Balancing …