HOME

To order any of the following handbooks e-mail to:
nstroh@ndsuext.nodak.edu or bherrman@ndsuext.nodak.edu

MWPS #16 - House Planning                                  $ 7.00

Recommendations for matching housing needs with life-style
and family life cycles are considered.  The book discusses
selecting a location and comparing and evaluating overall floor
plans by activity zones and traffic patterns. Detailed dimensions
for each area of a house are shown for a business center;
bathrooms; entries; halls; stairs; doors; and basement.
Storage needs are analyzed by house area; storage space
required; and types of storage. The book includes financing
limitation, remodeling, and exterior house styles.  A major
chapter discusses energy related construction techniques and
planning utilities.
81 pages.   2nd Ed.  1988


MWPS #21 - Home and Yard Improvements Handbook             $ 9.00

This publication explains how to optimize use of available
space for storage in all areas of the home.  The outdoors,
as an extension of the living area, is also covered.  Topics
for improvements include kitchens; bathrooms; closets; laundry
centers; sewing centers; and home offices.  Fences, tree wells, 
decks and patios, patio furniture, recreational facilities, and 
outdoor cooking are discussed in the section on yard improvements.
100 pages    1st Ed.  1978


MWPS #24 - Onsite Domestic Sewage Disposal Handbook        $ 6.00

Homeowners are given information to plan, design, install, and
maintain a private sewage treatment and disposal system.  Site
selection, septic tanks, pump selection, soil absorption system 
design, distribution systems, and sewage disposal systems are
examined.
40 pages    1st Ed.  1982
 

NCR #338 - Shelves, Houses and Feeders for Birds/Mammals   $ 6.00

Studing birds and other wildlife ranks as one of the most
popular hobbies in the United States.  This bulletin contains 
information on how to attract birds and small mammals.  An
amazing number of designs and types of structures are possible
but the basic requirements are few.  Using simple diagrams and
instructions, the publication explains how to build a variety of 
creature-friendly structures, including the official bat house
from Bat Conservation International and a special section on using
recycable materials.
47 pages. 


NRAES #9 - Home Heating in an Emergency                    $ 4.00

Prepare for heating emergencies due to power outages,
temporary fuel shortages, or furnace failure.  Topics
include central heating systems, generators, safe installation
and use of backup heating systems.
16 pages. 1980. 


NRAES #23 - Burning Wood and Coal                          $ 5.00

This publication is a complete guide to using wood and coal for
home heating.  Current information is presented on each fuel;
stove technology developments; heating units; stove installation;
operation techniques; and problem solving.  90 pages.  1985


NRAES #43 - Composting to Reduce the Waste Stream          $ 8.00

This manual explains compost basics and provides design
information and troubleshooting hints.  Discussions outline
methods for using compost to enrich flower and vegetable
gardens and improving the soil around trees and shrubs.
48 pages.  1991.


NRAES #50 - Home Buyers' Guide 
            Financing and Evaluating Prospective Homes     $ 8.00

The home buying process is explored in this handbook covering
topics such as financing, location, evaluating floor plans,
home inspections, and assessing environmental safety.
73 pages.  1991.



NRAES # 7 - Home Storage of Fruits & Vegetables            $ 6.00

Many simple, economical plans and ideas for adapting areas in the
home for cold storage.  This book contains detailed information on
food characteristics, optimum storage conditions and harvesting
methods.   28 pages.  1979.