FCS-3278, a 5-page fact sheet by Nicholas W. Taylor, Barbra Larson, and Jeffrey Michael, reviews several of the more popular certification programs used in Florida. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1047
Category: Families & Consumers
FCS3279/FY1048 Energy Efficient Homes: Home Inspections
FCS-3279, a 3-page fact sheet by Kathleen C. Ruppert, Anna Cam Fentriss, and Hyun-Jeong Lee, answers home buyers’ questions about how to choose a home inspector, Home Energy Ratings, and mold and fungus inspections. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1048
FCS3282/FY1051 Energy Efficient Homes: ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes
FCS-3282, a 2-page illustrated brochure by Nicholas W. Taylor, Jeffrey Michael, and Craig Miller, describes the benefits of purchasing an ENERGY STAR® Qualified Home. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1051
FCS3277/FY1025 Energy Efficient Homes: Water Heaters
FCS-3277, a 6-page fact sheet by Wendell A. Porter, Hyun-Jeong Lee, and Kathleen C. Ruppert, answers homeowner questions about water heaters, which can account for one-third of the energy expense for a home. It describes factors to consider when purchasing and the various choices available. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1025
FCS3271/FY1040 Energy Efficient Homes: An Introduction to Carbon Footprints
FCS-3271, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Nicholas W. Taylor, Jeffrey Michael, and Kathleen C. Ruppert, introduces the concept of carbon footprint and how it is calculated, including quick facts and a glossary of terms. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1040
SL263/SS484 Salmonella and tomatoes: Q & A for consumers
SL-263, a 6-page fact sheet by Max Teplitski, Keith Schneider and Michelle Danyluk, provides research-supported answers to common consumer questions about the safety of fresh fruits and vegetables in response to the recent outbreak of salmonellosis linked to the consumption of tomatoes. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS484
ENY-211/IG098 Drywood and Dampwood Termites
Revised! ENY-211, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by F. M. Oi, R. Scheffrahn, W. Kern, and K. C. Ruppert, describes these two groups of structurally damaging termites that live inside the wood they eat, signs of infestation, and control. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IG098
FCS3266/FY1032 Energy Efficient Homes: Appliances in General
FCS-3270, a 4-page fact sheet by Hyun-Jeong Lee, Kathleen C. Ruppert, Wendell A. Porter, and Travis Prescott, is part of the Energy Efficient Homes series. It describes what you should look for in energy efficient home appliances, and other energy saving tips. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1032
FCS3260/FY1030 Energy Efficient Homes: Laundry Area
FCS-3260, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Hyun-Jeong Lee, Kathleen C. Ruppert, and Wendell A. Porter, is part of the Energy Efficient Homes series. It discusses how to save energy in the laundry area including where it should be located, how to use current washing machines and dryers more efficiently, how to buy a new appliances. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1030
FCS3267/FY1028 Energy Efficient Homes: Easy Steps to Improving Your Home’s Energy Efficiency
FCS-3267, a 5-page fact sheet by Nicholas W. Taylor, M. Jennison Kipp, and Kathleen C. Ruppert, is part of the Energy Efficient Homes series. It provides an overview of steps that
Florida residents can take to reduce their home’s energy demand, improve its efficiency, and reduce their energy bills. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1028
FCS3268/FY1033 Energy Efficient Homes: Incentive Programs for Energy Efficiency
FCS-3268, a 4-page fact sheet by Nicholas W. Taylor, M. Jennison Kipp, and Kathleen C. Ruppert, is part of the Energy Efficient Homes series. It defines key terms, tells who offers energy incentives, what types of incentives there are, and what considerations homeowners should have. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1033
FCS3270/FY1031 Energy Efficient Homes: Fluorescent Lighting
FCS-3270, a 6-page fact sheet by Hyun-Jeong Lee, Kathleen C. Ruppert, and Wendell A. Porter, is part of the Energy Efficient Homes series. It defines flourescent lighting terms and ansers many questions homeowners might have about compact flourescent lighting. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1031
AN202/AN202 The Effects of Freezing on the Processing Characteristics and Palatability Attributes of Fresh Pork Legs
AN202, a 5-page report by B. G. Sapp, D. D. Johnson, L. E. Eubanks, and J. H. Brendemuhl, presents the results of a study to ascertain if de-boning and vacuum packaging of fresh hams for frozen storage had any effect on the processing qualities and oxidative rancidity of the cured ham as compared to the traditional method of freezing and storing of fresh bone-in hams. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, May 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN202
FCS3261/FY1029 Energy Efficient Homes: Ceiling Fans
FCS-3261, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Hyun-Jeong Lee, Kathleen C. Ruppert, and Wendell A. Porter, uses a question and answer format to answer homeowner questions about ceiling fans and saving energy in the home. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences and Florida Energy Extension, April 22, 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1029
FCS3262/FY1026 Energy Efficient Homes: Air Conditioning
FCS-3262, a 6-page fact sheet by Wendell A. Porter, Hyun-Jeong Lee, and Kathleen C. Ruppert, uses a question and answer format to answer homeowner questions about air conditioning and saving energy in the home. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences and Florida Energy Extension, April 22, 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1026
FCS3263/FY1024 Energy Efficient Homes: The Duct System
FCS-3262, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Wendell A. Porter, Hyun-Jeong Lee, and Kathleen C. Ruppert, uses a question and answer format to answer homeowner questions about the duct system and saving energy in the home. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences and Florida Energy Extension, April 22, 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1024
ENY-851/IN766 Red Tides
ENY-851S, a 5-page illustrated fact-sheet by Jorge R. Rey, explains what these “harmful algal blooms” are, what causes them, their impacts on marine ecosystems, human health, and coastal economies, and strategies for mitigation and control. Includes references. Published by UF Entomology and Nematology Department, February 2008.
HR027/HR027 Empowering Kennel Associates at Veterinary Practices: Win-Win Strategies for Management and Employees
HR027, a 6-page fact sheet by Jennifer E. Darby and Allen F. Wysocki, outlines what it takes to create a positive work environment through effective communication, encouragement, rewards, training, and goal setting. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, April 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HR027
SL259/SS482 Indicator Organisms: What Every Floridian May Want to Know about Microbiological Water Quality
SL-259, a 3-page fact sheet by Max Teplitski and J. Dwain Butler, is designed to help the reader interpret the results of a microbiological water test. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Sciences, March 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS482
SL259/SS482 Indicator Organisms: What Every Floridian May Want to Know about Microbiological Water Quality
SL-259, a 3-page fact sheet by Max Teplitski and J. Dwain Butler, helps homeowners interpret the results of a microbiological water test. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Sciences, March 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS482