June 23, 2008 Simple Steps Can Prevent Water and Flood Damage in Homes LINCOLN, Neb. — Recent flooding and heavy rains have many Midwesterners cleaning and drying out homes, basements and crawlspaces. However, next time heavy rains hit, the potential for water and flood damage can be reduced, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln housing and environment specialist said. MoreJune 17, 2008 Advice for Selecting a Home Contractor Can Help Avoid Unwelcome Surprises LINCOLN, Neb. — Many Midwesterners who are drying out after several weeks of stormy weather soon will turn their attention to repairing their homes. Finding a reliable contractor can be a challenge, especially since less-than-reputable workers often emerge to take advantage of natural disasters. MoreApril 25, 2008 UNL Workshops Educate Homeowners to Combat Termites LINCOLN, Neb. — Workshops in May will help homeowners protect their homes against termites. MoreDecember 17, 2007 Simple Steps Will Keep Wildlife in Check This Winter LINCOLN, Neb. — Just because wildlife can't be seen in the winter doesn't mean pests aren't a problem, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln wildlife damage management project coordinator said. There are strategies, however, to keep them from doing damage. MoreDecember 17, 2007 Get A Head Start On Taxes and Save Money LINCOLN, Neb. — It's still four months before federal income taxes are due, but there are only a few days left in this fiscal year. That means time is running out on opportunities to increase tax returns or decrease the total due April 15. MoreNovember 20, 2007 Take Precautions for a Safe and Merry Christmas LINCOLN, Neb. — While untangling the decorative lights, dusting off the decorations and putting up the tree, consider safety so that an otherwise memorable Christmas doesn't turn into an experience everyone would rather forget, a Nebraska Forest Service forester said. MoreNovember 14, 2007 Alternative Energy Workshop Focuses on Home, Farm and Acreages LINCOLN, Neb. — A Dec. 6 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension workshop on Alternative Energy for Home, Farm and Acreages, will answer questions and discuss considerations about using or implementing alternative energy sources. MoreMay 23, 2007 Wet Spring Is Good for Tick Survival NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — A wet spring brings perfect conditions for ticks and the diseases they carry, University of Nebraska-Lincoln entomologists say. MoreMay 23, 2007 Wet Spring Brings Mosquitoes, West Nile Virus NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Spring flooding in Nebraska left standing water in low areas across the state, providing excellent breeding areas for mosquitoes, University of Nebraska-Lincoln entomologists say. MoreMay 7, 2007 Be on the Lookout for Mold Damage in Homes LINCOLN, Neb. — Recent heavy rains and flooding across most of the state left many Nebraskans with water-damaged homes and basements. Now it is important to be on the lookout for mold growth, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln housing and environment specialist said. More |
