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We are pleased to announce a call for nominations for the NCCE FCS Hall of Fame. This distinguished honor …
NC State Extension’s Homegrown homepage is updated with the Thanksgiving food safety and food preparation videos, just in time for the …
What is Ventilation? Ventilation means bringing fresh air into the house from outdoors and getting rid of stale, possibly polluted, …
Most Common Home Injuries Injuries in homes are very common. One-third of all injuries that occur in the United States …
Household pests like insects and rodents sometimes find their way into our homes. Common insect pests are cockroaches, flies …
Keeping your house or apartment well maintained is important for keeping your home healthy and safe. If you are …
Water is absolutely essential to our basic survival. We must have clean fresh water for drinking and cooking. And …
Contaminants such as lead, radon, carbon monoxide, asbestos, second hand smoke, and other chemicals impact the healthfulness of your …
June is National Healthy Homes Month. This year’s theme is 5 Minutes to a Healthier Home. This them focuses …
June is National Healthy Homes Month — this month the NC State Extension Healthy Homes program will be highlighting the …
January is Radon National Radon Action Month. During January, the U.S. Surgeon General and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) …
Lead has been used throughout human history as an additive for a wide variety of housing products. When lead …
N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services is offering assistance with pesticide and fertilizer disposal through the Pesticide Disposal …
Of all of the things that flood waters damage, perhaps one of the most difficult for people to cope …
When storms damage woodlands and shade trees, woodland owners and homeowners have many questions about what to do with …
All hurricanes are a concern for our homes, however, the greater the strength of the hurricane the more significant …
While Hurricane Florence is moving closer to land, there is still time to perform simple actions to get your …
We typically think about batteries, food and water. The IRS encourages us to think about difficult to replace / …
Don’t be reluctant to talk with your family about the possibility of a hurricane, fire, tornado, or flood. Thought …
This Entomology Insect Note offers tips for baiting ants in an around homes.
This Entomology Insect Note describes the identification, biology, behavior and control of the kudzu bug.
This Entomology Insect Note offers information on how to identify and control earwigs in the …
This publication discusses strategies and techniques for stabilizing stream banks where erosion is an issue.
This factsheet describes the processes of creating fermented foods like yogurt, pickled vegetables, and sourdough …
This factsheet describes the biology of the adult lilac borer, Podosesia syringae, and provides residential …
This factsheet describes the biology of the basilica orbweaver spider, Mecynogea lemniscata, and provides residential …