Housing
Faculty
- Sarah D. Kirby, Associate Professor, Extension Specialist - Housing
- Sandy Wiggins, Extension Specialist - Environmental Health and Housing
Programs
Publications
Housing Accessibility
Energy
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Clearinghouse
- Energy Efficient Water Heating
- Energy Savers - Home Energy Audits
- Does Your Home Need More Insulation?
- Weatherize Your Home - Caulk and Weather Strip
Environment
- Mold, Dust Mites, Fungi, Spores, and Pollen: Bioaerosols in the Home, FCS-360-5 (html only)
- Air Filters and Cleaners, FCS-360-6 (html only)
- Testing Your Home for Radon, Insite1
- Dealing with Potential Moisture Problems after a Flood
- Water-Damaged Carpets and Rugs
- Flood-Damaged Furniture
- Cleaning Flooded Upholstered Furniture, Curtains, Bedding, Table Linens, and Other Household Textiles
Construction, Maintenance, and Repair
- Preventive Home Maintenance Guide, FCS-440
- Rid Your Home of Mildew, Insite2
- Mildew Prevention in the Home, FCS-237
- Moisture Control and Prevention Guide, FCS-468
Housing Affordability
- Should You Buy or Rent?, FCS-426
- Selecting Your House, FCS-427
- Choosing to Rent, FCS-428
- Selecting the Location for Your House, FCS-429
- How Does the Space in the House Rate?, FCS-430
- Environmental Considerations in Real Estate Transactions, FCS-431
- Budgeting for Home Ownership, FCS-432
- Financial Aspects of Home Ownership, FCS-433
- Selecting Home Buying Professionals, FCS-434
- Negotiating for Your House, FCS-435
- Inspecting a House FCS-436
- Choosing the Best Mortgage, FCS-437
- House Purchase Contracts, FCS-438
- Preventive Home Maintenance Guide, FCS-440
Housing Safety
- Home Safety Checklist for the Elderly, FCS-461
- Protecting Young Children In The Home, FCS-476
- Your Family Disaster Kit, Insite3
- Removing Barriers in a Home, FCS-392
