Posted by mary.oconnor
on 30. Nov, 2011
in Housing and Home Maintenance
Intended for use with families who have limited income and basic living skills. Designed to help participants learn skills for completing basic kitchen and bath housekeeping tasks. (1992) - VHS VIDEO (20:00), WORKSHOP GUIDE.
Posted by mary.oconnor
on 30. Nov, 2011
in Housing and Home Maintenance, Recycling
Presents techniques for reducing waste in the design phase of both new construction and remodeling construction. Experts explore modular planning in new construction, salvaging building structures and elements, and design for disassembly. Case studies illustrate the benefits to clients, designers, and builders. (1998) – VHS VIDEO (15:00), WASTE REDUCTION & RECYCLING GUIDE. (Construction Waste Reduction and Recycling: Economical Options Series)
Posted by mary.oconnor
on 30. Nov, 2011
in Environment, Housing and Home Maintenance
3/27/03 UWEX satellite videoconference focusing on the Healthy Home Partnership, a program sponsored by HUD and USDA-CSREES that introduces low-income families with children to household environmental hazards. Provides updates on select topics covered in the Healthy Home booklet: Asthma, Mold and Integrated Pest Management. Through live presentations by content experts and video case studies, showcases innovative Healthy Homes programs in various settings nationwide. (2003) – VHS VIDEO (2 hours), SITE FACILITATOR AND PARTICIPANT GUIDES, HEALTHY HOMES BOOKLETS (SPANISH AND ENGLISH VERSIONS), HEALTHY HOMES WEB TOOL CD.
Posted by mary.oconnor
on 30. Nov, 2011
in Housing and Home Maintenance
Presentation given by Marc Smith, UWEX Extension Housing Specialist at the 2007 Family Living Programs State Conference. Smith touches on how housing affects families and communities, societal costs of not having affordable housing and housing as a key to a community’s well-being. (2007) - DVD (52:00)
Posted by mary.oconnor
on 30. Nov, 2011
in Hmong, Housing and Home Maintenance
Part of Time Warner Cable of NE Wisconsin’s “Bridging Hmong American” series aimed at helping the Hmong adjust to life in the U.S. Provides information on heating, ventilation and moisture concerns in the home. (1989, revised 1993) – VHS VIDEO (Hmong Language) (26:00). (Bridging Hmong American Series)
Posted by mary.oconnor
on 30. Nov, 2011
in Hmong, Housing and Home Maintenance
Part of Time Warner Cable of NE Wisconsin’s “Bridging Hmong American” series aimed at helping the Hmong adjust to life in the U.S. Introduces a series of videos dealing with basic home maintenance. In addition, provides information on the use and care of electricity in the typical American Home. (1989, revised 1993) – VHS VIDEO (Hmong Language) (28:00). (Bridging Hmong American Series)
Posted by mary.oconnor
on 30. Nov, 2011
in Hmong, Housing and Home Maintenance
Part of Time Warner Cable of NE Wisconsin’s “Bridging Hmong American” series aimed at helping the Hmong adjust to life in the U.S. Focuses on plumbing and maintenance information for the typical American home. (1989, revised 1993) – VHS VIDEO (Hmong Language) (28:00). (Bridging Hmong American Series)
Posted by mary.oconnor
on 30. Nov, 2011
in Health and Health Care, Hmong, Housing and Home Maintenance
Part of Time Warner Cable of NE Wisconsin’s “Bridging Hmong American” series aimed at helping the Hmong adjust to life in the U.S. Focuses on health concerns caused by lead poisoning in the home. Special attention is given to young children and the effects lead poisoning can have on their health. (1992) – VHS VIDEO (Hmong language) (26:00). (Bridging Hmong American Series)
Posted by mary.oconnor
on 30. Nov, 2011
in Housing and Home Maintenance, Recycling
Teaches builders how to increase their bottom line by reducing, reusing, and recycling on site. Builders, contractors and haulers present ways to implement programs that work and save money. **VHS format also available – #18253**. DVD, WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING GUIDE. Part of series – “CONSTRUCTION WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING: ECONOMICAL OPTIONS”. (1998) - DVD (15 min.)
Posted by mary.oconnor
on 30. Nov, 2011
in Housing and Home Maintenance, Recycling
Teaches builders how to increase their bottom line by reducing, reusing, and recycling on site. Builders, contractors and haulers present ways to implement programs that work and save money. **DVD format also available – #19043**. VHS VIDEO, WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING GUIDE. Part of series – “CONSTRUCTION WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING: ECONOMICAL OPTIONS”. (1998) - DVD (15 min.)
Posted by mary.oconnor
on 30. Nov, 2011
in Consumer Economics, Displays, Family Living Programs, Housing and Home Maintenance
Retractable “window shade” style vertical display in its own stand promoting UW- Extension, Family Living Program’s Rent Smart curriculum. Rent Smart provides practical education to enable potential renters to acquire and keep housing. Audiences include Extension colleagues, housing groups, landlords, tenants, high school and college teachers, etc. (Measures 32″ W x 80″ H in 8.5″ D stand when fully extended) (2010) – SELF-CONTAINED DISPLAY, TELESCOPING POLE.
Posted by mary.oconnor
on 30. Nov, 2011
in Housing and Home Maintenance, Recycling
Explores how to evaluate and specify recycled content building material. A case study involving a client and contractor illustrates differences in cost, quality and installation time, in addition to case studies on reusing building materials. These approaches can help designers and builders stay competitive by reducing costs and meeting new client demands. **VHS format also available – #18254**. DVD, WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING GUIDE. Part of series – “CONSTRUCTION WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING: ECONOMICAL OPTIONS”. (1998) - DVD (15 min.)
Posted by mary.oconnor
on 30. Nov, 2011
in Housing and Home Maintenance, Recycling
Explores how to evaluate and specify recycled content building material. A case study involving a client and contractor illustrates differences in cost, quality and installation time, in addition to case studies on reusing building materials. These approaches can help designers and builders stay competitive by reducing costs and meeting new client demands. **DVD format also available – #19045**. VHS VIDEO, WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING GUIDE. Part of series – “CONSTRUCTION WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING: ECONOMICAL OPTIONS”. (1998) - DVD (15 min.)