Transcript Organizing Your Home for health and wealth

Ken Tremblay
Jacque Miller
Elisa Shackelton
Laura Au-Yeung
Colorado State University Extension
2008
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has
reported research results that show indoor air is two to
five times more polluted than outdoor air.
Most people spend as much as 60% of their time inside
their homes; air quality conditions in your house can
affect attitudes and health.
More information?
www.epa.gov/iaq
We all want to feel safe and healthy
in our home.
 Accident prevention
 Routine maintenance
 Being prepared for emergencies
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Information is easily accessible
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Store and keep track of important house documents,
manuals, & warranties
Assist in working with professionals & tradesmen (tax
consultant, real estate agent, plumber, electrician, etc)
 Record facts about the property, the house structure,
& its systems
 Keep records & receipts of property improvements
for tax purposes & resale
 Update records of maintenance tasks & service
history for this house
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Provide peace of mind
 Identify safety & health-related concerns &
issues for indoor air testing and emergency
action plan
Having these records will make future
maintenance & house projects
much easier, save time, & save money.
It is one of your greatest investments and
investments and proper care
contributes to family health and wealth.
3-inch, D-ring binder with 12 section tabs & plastic insert pockets
Acknowledgement and Copy right page
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Purchasers of this publication may make unlimited copies of designated pages
used for record keeping. No changes or additions may be made in the content
before copying. This publication may not be copied or reprinted in its entirety
for the purpose of resale or as a substitute for purchase.
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Section tabs each with listing for suggested documents &
warrantees to store
House Repair & Improvement Log for tracking job descriptions,
contacts, & cost
House Item or Material Inventory for specific information for
finishes, fixtures, & equipment
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Title certificate & legal description
New home warranty
Homeowners association
Property plan & house floor plans
Physical description (photos)
Insurance information
Inspection reports
Engineering reports
Zoning – land & mineral rights
Garage opener & key inventory
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Asbestos-containing materials
Household hazardous materials
Molds & mildew observations
Radon test & reports
Lead-based paint test
Smoke & CO alarm systems
Pest control management
Termite/bug inspection reports
Hazardous substances
Inspection reports
Protect Your Children’s Health
www.healthyhomespartnership.net
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Landscape plan & drawings
Grass & maintenance records
Shrubs & trees – flowers & garden
Sprinkler – irrigation system
Fountain – waterfall – pond
Soil test & report
Water test & report
Driveway – walks – patio
Fence – stone walls
Yard equipment & maintenance
Weed management
Wildlife management
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Exterior finishes (paint & stains)
Siding: aluminum, vinyl, brick
Foundation
Porch – deck – patio
Roof & gutter/downspouts
Chimney(s)
Doors
Windows – skylights
Garage/carport – attached sheds
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Wall treatments (coverings/paint)
Flooring
Light fixtures
Window treatments
Front door – special doorways
Tiles – mirrors – murals
Cabinets – built-in storage
Other surfaces
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Central – room air conditioning
Heating system
Additional heat source
Fireplace(s)
Alternative energy (solar)
Ventilation (fans)
Thermostat
Insulation
Duct work
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Plumbing & pipe location
Connection to water
Water heater
Plumbing fixtures
Laundry fixtures & drain
Water treatment system
Sewer – septic – wells
Spa – hot tub – pool
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Sketches of electrical wiring
Incoming power sources
Panel box
Switches & outlets
Smoke & CO alarms (hard-wired)
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Cable – Satellite
Phone lines & jacks
PC networking & Internet
Intercom system
Home security system
Home entertainment system
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Major kitchen appliances
Garbage disposal
Washer & dryer
Whole house vacuum
Other built-ins (microwave)
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Vital phone numbers
List of emergency supplies
Contents of safe
Record of escape routes
Fire extinguisher(s)
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Identify committed partners
 Agencies
 Community-based organizations
 Property owners
 Contractors and trade people
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Establish program objectives
 Solicit input on issues of concern
 Consider the interests and priorities of partners
 Collect data to better determine community situation
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Marketing
Funding
Evaluation
Seminar One
 Keep Household Clutter under Control
 Safe and Healthy Household Cleaning Products
 Household Maintenance
 Why Organize Household Records/House Records
Organizer
Seminar Two
 Home Fire Safety
 Indoor Air Quality and Environmental Safety
 Children and Home Safety
Seminar Three
 Emergency Preparedness
 Being a Good Neighbor
Questions?
Thank you!
More information:
Healthy Colorado Homes
http://healthycoloradohomes.colostate.edu