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