House, Home, and Environment

•   Your home often serves as the nourishing
    environment for you and your family to retreat
    and rest from the outside stresses of the world;
    a place for families to strengthen and grow.
•   Often a sizable portion of the monthly
    budget goes toward providing this “house
    and home.”
•   Orange County/University of Florida Extension
    programs and resources can help you:
•   Identify environmental risks or problems in
    and around your home or apartment.
•   Save money on home repairs, maintenance,
    and energy.
•   Control mildew and moisture in your home.
•   Use living space efficiently.
•   Use and dispose of hazardous materials
    safely.
•   Conserve water and help maintain Florida's
    water quality.
•   Build stronger family communication.

Indoor Air Quality in Florida

•   Mold and mildew prevention; moisture
    control
•   Second-hand smoke education
•   Asthma triggers in the home environment
•   Carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and lead
    hazards
•   Duct cleaning

Maintaining a Healthy and Safe Home Environment

•   HOME*A*SYST
•   Accessible Living
•   Fall prevention
•   Fire prevention
•   Pet friendly home environment
•   Non-toxic cleaning
•   Household poison prevention
•   Swimming pool safety

Home Care and Maintenance

•   Keep it clean
•   Household cleaners and the environment
•   Repair and maintenance
•   Home septic system
•   Pests

Home Environment

•   Organized living
•   Flooring options and care
•   Furnishings
•   House plants

Weather Related Emergency Preparedness

•   Preparing your home and property
•   Food safety during a power outage
•   Coping with stress
•   Recovery assistance

Efficient and Sustainable Living

•   Living more “green”
•   Energy wise living and products
•   Waste reduction
•   Household water management and
    conservation

Housing Options

•   Homeownership
•   Rental housing
•   Housing as we grow older
•   Life cycle housing and Universal Design