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New Years Resolutions for the Home

Submitted by Lorene Bartos, UNL Extension Educator

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Happy New Year! As the new year starts it is a time for resolutions and thinking about what we want to accomplish during the new year. Let’s look at Happy New Year and see what it stands for in terms of the home.

H– is for HOUSE and general care and maintenance.

A – is for APPLIANCES - make sure they are in good working order and when replacing them check for the ENERGY STAR label on new appliances.

P – is to PRACTICE the 3 R’s - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

P – is the PRIORITIZE and manage our time.

Y – is for YARD - make plan for your yard and landscaping when spring arrives.

N – is for NOW - time to check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and change the batteries.

E – is for ENERGY conservation throughout the year.

W – is for WATER conservation in the home.

Y – YOU and your family, take all measures to be prepared and keep everyone safe.

E – is for ELECTRICITY and reducing consumption by changing light bulbs and shutting off electrical appliances when they are not in use.

A – is for AWARENESS of your surroundings and neighborhood to help reduce crime and vandalism in your area.

R – is for RADON - check your home for radon if you haven’t already done so.

Enjoy the new year, prioritize your new year’s resolutions and make sure you and your family practice conservation and safety techniques throughout the year.