Household equipment

News

• Before the flood: Prepare household items for long-term storage
  Wednesday, June 29, 2011
  TRENTON, Mo.—As people brace for floodwaters and the damage they might cause, it’s important to know how to properly prepare household items for long-term storage, said a University of Missouri Extension housing and environmental design specialist.
• How to replace lost documents after a disaster or loss
  Friday, May 27, 2011
  CARTHAGE, Mo. –Replacing important family documents after a tornado or flood can be a time consuming and costly exercise in frustration, according to Janet LaFon, family financial education specialist for University of Missouri Extension.
• New labels illuminate light bulb choices
  Wednesday, December 15, 2010
  KANSAS CITY, Mo. – All light bulbs are not created equal, but with a little understanding homeowners can choose the right ones to improve the quality of light in their homes while saving money.
  
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Websites

Browse these University of Missouri websites:

• Homeworks: Maintaining Your Housing Investment
  Provides information for first-time homebuyers and other homeowners about basic home repairs, maintenance and financial management necessary to successfully maintain a home.
• MissouriFamilies: Material Matters

Publications

• NCR393, Fine Particle Pollution: Residential Air Quality

You may be interested in these related publications:

• G1710, Dehumidifiers
• G1730, Wood Stoves and Their Installation
• G1731, Wood Stove Maintenance and Operation
• G1732, Chimneys for Wood Stoves
• G1733, Catalytic Combustors for Wood Burning Stoves and Furnaces
• G1735, Cleaning Stovepipes and Chimneys
• NRAES23, Heating with Wood and Coal