Energy & Housing
Energy
Purchasing an Energy Efficient Home
Selecting a Home Cooling System
Selecting a Home Heating System
Selecting Energy Efficient Windows
Extension Energy and Engineering
Housing
Tenant Rights and Other Housing Issues (HUD)
The Soap and Detergent Association
Indoor Air Quality
Radon
Radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Homeowners are encouraged to test their home every two years. Test kits are available at a nominal charge from most county extension offices. Call the Marais des Cygnes District Extension Office to check on availability. Visit the Kansas Radon Program.
Twin Creeks District Radon Series Videos
Mold and Allergies
Mold produces “spores,” tiny specks you can’t see and that float through the air. When you breathe in mold spores, then get into your lungs and can cause health problems. People with allergies to molds may have reactions under these conditions.
Lead
Lead poisoning is a serious health threat for young children in and around the home. Your children can be poisoned if they get lead in their bodies, which can cause learning and behavior problems. Lead may damage hearing and the nervous system, including the brain. Laws have been passed to ban lead in household paint, gasoline and water pipes, but many older homes still have lead in them.
Related Information
Radon
Radon in Home Buying and Selling
Building a Radon-Resistant New Home
Mold/Allergies
Cleaning to Reduce Indoor Air Contamination
Breathing Easy: Controlling Asthma Triggers
A Brief Guide to Mold and Moisture in the Home
Cleaning to Control Allergies and Asthma
