Home Safety

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CFL Bulb Benefits Outweigh Risks   ( 2009-08-27 )

Compact fluorescent light bulbs contain some mercury, but they are safe to use.

Remove Mold for a Healthy Home or Other Building   ( 2009-06-11 )

Mold needs to be removed, not just killed.

Use Helmets When Taking Shelter From Tornados   ( 2009-05-08 )

A helmet can provide protection in a tornado.

Is It Mold or Isn’t It?   ( 2009-05-06 )

The growth you could find in damp basements may not be mold; it could be mineral deposits.

Prairie Fare: Kids Need to Play Hard but Safely   ( 2009-04-23 )

Now is the time to begin checking both backyard and community playground equipment.

NDSU County Extension Offices Make Moisture Meters Available   ( 2009-04-22 )

Make sure you dry out before rebuilding after a flood or you may have mold and other problems.

NDSU Offers Tips on Stored Grain Affected by Flooding   ( 2009-04-16 )

Time is of the essence in salvaging wet feed and grain.

Prairie Fare: Preparing Food During Power Outages   ( 2009-04-02 )

A steady source of nutrition is critical to power ourselves, especially when we are waging a battle with the forces of nature.

NDSU Offers Flood Salvage Tips   ( 2009-03-30 )

NDSU has information to help you clean or repair your flood-damaged home.

NDSU Can Help You Cope With Flooding   ( 2009-03-27 )

NDSU’s flood information Web page has information to help people prepare for flooding and deal with the late-winter storms.

Flooded Wells Need to be Cleaned   ( 2009-03-25 )

NDSU Extension water quality experts offer advice on cleaning flooded water wells.

Use Standby Generators for Emergency Power   ( 2009-03-24 )

Farmers and homeowners threatened with flooding should consider having a standby generator.

Planning an Important Flood-fighting Tool   ( 2009-03-20 )

Thinking ahead will help you know how to fight or escape from flooding.

Be Prepared for Flooding in Rural Areas   ( 2009-03-19 )

The NDSU Extension Service has information to help protect rural residents, livestock and crops from flooding.

NDSU Offers Sandbagging Expertise   ( 2009-03-13 )

Sandbag dikes need to be built the right way or they could fail.

Everyone Can Help Protect Water Supply   ( 2009-03-06 )

National Ground Water Awareness Week is a reminder that everyone can help protect the ground water supply.

Check Your Sump Pump Now   ( 2009-03-05 )

Now is the time to check whether your sump pump is working properly.

NDSU Offers Help to Cope With Flooding   ( 2009-02-26 )

NDSU’s flood information Web page has information to help people prepare for flooding and cope with the aftermath of a flood.

Prairie Fare: Save Energy in Your Kitchen   ( 2009-02-05 )

I did a little background research on the energy use of small appliances compared with full-sized appliances.

NDSU Web Site Offers Winter Weather Survival Tips   ( 2009-01-23 )

NDSU’s winter storm information Web site helps urban and rural people cope with winter weather.