- Sarah D. Kirby, Associate Professor, Extension Specialist - Housing
Programs
Disaster Education Program
The Disaster Education Program teaches consumers to properly prepare for potential disasters, as well as how to respond and recover once a disaster has hit.
Healthy Homes Solutions -- Good Health Begins at Home
Healthy Homes Solutions -- Good Health Starts at Home, builds upon the Healthy Homes initiatives and partnership of the United States Department of Agriculture-National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development-Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control (HUD) that address housing-based health and safety risks. NC State Extension is a part of a network of state coordinators who partner with state agencies, medical professionals, schools, and community groups to educate families on home health hazards.
Helping individuals, families, and communities put research-based knowledge to work to improve their lives.Learn More Using the Resources Below
Construction, Maintenance, and Repair
- Moisture Control and Prevention Guide: Gutter Management
- Moisture Control and Prevention Guide: Landscape Planting
- Moisture Control and Prevention Guide: Using a Moisture Meter
- Mold Testing
Energy
- Saving with Water Heating
- Top 10 No Cost/Low Cost Tips for Saving Energy and Money
- Water Heating Options
Environment
Housing Affordability
- Choosing to Rent, FCS-428
- Environmental Considerations in Real Estate Transactions, FCS-431
- Inspecting a House FCS-436
- Selecting Home Buying Professionals, FCS-434
- Should You Buy or Rent?, FCS-426
