K-State Research and Extension - Home Management

For Child, Early Lessons in Money Management Can Pay Off

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:00:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Children who see their parents pay for items with a credit or debit card, rather than cash, may have some misconceptions about money, said Carol Young, Kansas State University Research and Extension financial management specialist.

K-State Specialist Says Now Is Good Time to Test Homes, Businesses for Radon

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Mid-winter has settled over the nation’s heartland, and there’s no better time to test for radon in homes and businesses than right now, said Bruce Snead, Extension residential energy specialist with Kansas State University’s Engineering Extension Service.

PROMOTING ENERGY-EFFICIENCY...

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

After suffering through a very cold December and a bitterly cold start to January, many homeowners are reminded that their homes could be more energy-efficient. In Kansas, the Weatherization Assistance Program and the new Efficiency Kansas Loan Program may provide help for many homeowners. On today’s Sound Living: information on how these two programs can assist Kansans in making their homes more energy-efficient.

Wood Ash a Chancy Fertilizer

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:00:00 GMT

COLUMBUS, Kan. – For generations untold, gardeners have been adding ashes to their vegetable plots as a fertilizer and soil amendment. For them, it’s been a second use for the wood burned in cooking and staying warm.

Program Available to Help Keep Low-Income Families Warm

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:00:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- In Kansas, low income families are eligible to apply for help in weatherizing their home or rental unit, said Bruce Snead, Kansas State University Research and Extension residential energy specialist.

Easy Check Helpful in Knowing When to Replace Slow Cooker

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:00:00 GMT

WICHITA, Kan. -- Seasonal sales can offer a good opportunity to replace smaller -- and older -- appliances.

Money Available for Energy-Efficient Improvements

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:00:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- A new, $34 million initiative will make low-interest loans available for improvements to existing homes and small businesses in Kansas.

Fresh-Cut Christmas Trees Deserve Another Wonderful Life

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:00:00 GMT

The reusing and recycling that many people practice throughout the year can inspire a new “green” holiday tradition: giving that fresh Christmas tree a second life.

Home Improvements Can Qualify for Tax Credits, Savings

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:00:00 GMT

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Efforts to stimulate the economy, including the Cash for Clunkers program that has provided incentives for retiring less fuel-efficient vehicles, have been in the news, yet lesser known financial opportunities still exist. They include cost-saving tax credits that also are part of the stimulus effort and can yield a tax savings for taxpayers.