8 Principles of a Healthy Home
1. Keep your home DRY
2. Keep your home CLEAN
3. Keep your home SAFE
4. Keep your home WELL-MAINTAINED
5. Keep your home PEST-FREE
6. Keep your home CONTAMINANT-FREE
7. Keep your home WELL-VENTILATED
8. Keep your home GREEN AND ENERGY EFFICIENT
About Us
A healthy home supports the health and safety of the people who live there. UConn Extension has an educational series of workshops and information on how to make your home a healthy place to be. Your health is impacted by the health of your home. Learn about indoor air quality, asthma and allergies, lead poisoning prevention, carbon monoxide, residential drinking water, mold and moisture, household products, safe and green cleaning, pest control and home safety.
Family and Home Preparedness
Our Extension Disaster Education Network enhances the abilities of individuals, families, organizations, agencies, businesses, and institutions prepare for, prevent, mitigate, and recover from disasters and emergencies.
Financial Education
UConn Extension offers financial education resources to help Connecticut citizens as they strive to work toward a better financial future.