Is there lead in your home?
Lead can be found in many places in and around your home.If you live in a home built before 1978, there may be lead in the paint. Over time it … Continue reading
Garden Treasures in Athens
This morning I stopped by the The Trial Gardens at UGA for the open house. As always the plants are beautiful and unique. Even though it is a research garden, … Continue reading
Greener Summer Parties, including July 4th
Celebrate holidays, birthdays and other special events with greener parties. Start by sending invitations via email. If you mail invitations, create them from old cards and postcards you bought and … Continue reading
Sustainability in the Classroom and Life
Before you can do anything, it’s important to understand what sustainability means and why it is important. There are many thoughts and discussions on this topic. One of the more … Continue reading
Thatch Cottages in Ireland
In Ireland I saw several buildings with thatched roofs and they made me smile. I always thought it would be fun to spend the night in a cottage with a … Continue reading
Turning trees into art
Around with world people are finding ways to turn the destruction caused by major storms into something beautiful. Hurricane Ike struck Galveston, Texas, in 2008, bringing with it a 6 … Continue reading
Present Your Housing Research at the HERA Conference
I’m excited to announce the opportunity to present your research, teaching and/or outreach at the Housing Education and Research Association (HERA) Annual Conference in Lowell, Massachusetts on October 8-11, 2017. … Continue reading
