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When you have the luxury of going to the store often, shopping for fruits and vegetables is not that …
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COVID-19 Resources for Families
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Radon Webinar Series
As a part of National Radon Action Month, NC State Extension is partnering with the NC Radon Program to …
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With the holiday season just around the corner, many of us will begin shopping for gifts. The Federal Trade …
FCS Hall of Fame: Call for Nominations EXTENDED to Jan. 3, 2020
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Creating a Safe and Healthy Home Step 7: Ventilate
What is Ventilation? Ventilation means bringing fresh air into the house from outdoors and getting rid of stale, possibly polluted, …
Creating a Safe and Healthy Home Step 6: Think Home Safety
Most Common Home Injuries Injuries in homes are very common. One-third of all injuries that occur in the United States …
Creating a Healthy Home Step 5: Get Rid of Pests
Household pests like insects and rodents sometimes find their way into our homes. Common insect pests are cockroaches, flies …
Creating a Healthy Home Step 4: Keep Your Home Maintained
Keeping your house or apartment well maintained is important for keeping your home healthy and safe. If you are …
Creating a Safe and Healthy Home Step 3: Eliminate Moisture, Keep it Dry
Water is absolutely essential to our basic survival. We must have clean fresh water for drinking and cooking. And …
Creating a Healthy Home Step 2: Contaminant Free
Contaminants such as lead, radon, carbon monoxide, asbestos, second hand smoke, and other chemicals impact the healthfulness of your …
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