4-H & Youth Housing and Environment Projects
4-H’ers build their knowledge of the project subject material. They also complete activities related to the project area, keep records of their activities, give written and oral demonstrations about their projects, and participate in judging and other contests involving their project.
4-H’ers work with parents, volunteers and other 4-H’ers who share similar projects. Project work not only increases a 4-H’ers knowledge of a particular subject of interest to them, but project work can also prepare them for a career in that field. Scholarships, prizes, awards, and special recognition are also the rewards for project work.
Housing and Environment Projects
- Storage
- Room Layout and Design
- Furniture and Its Care
- Floors and Their Care
- Healthy Homes
- Energy Efficiency
- Water Management
- Home Maintenance and Repair
- Accessible Living
- Safety in the Home
Housing and Environment Contests and Events
- Home Designer Event (District 3 Event)
- Housing and Environment Illustrated Talk or Method Demonstration
Housing and Environment Educational Activities
- SpecTra – Human Sciences Education (only on certain years)
- Junior Master Gardener Program
- Local Home and Garden Shows
- Extension Programs related to Housing
Links to Other Housing Topics
Housing and Environment Projects
Storage
- 4 Storage Principles
- Storage Design
- Tackle the Storage Problems in Your Room or Your Kitchen
Resources:
- Getting Organized in the Kitchen (PDF)
- “Making the Most of Your Storage” (PowerPoint)
- HGTV (Home and Garden Television website)
- Search for Organization and Storage
- Lowe’s
Room Layout and Design
- Design Elements
- Design Principles
- Window Treatments
- Furniture Styles
- Arranging Furniture
Resources:
- “A Place of Your Own” – SC Johnson & Sons, Inc., Racine, WI, (262) 260-2000
- HGTV (Home and Garden Television website)
- North Carolina State University
Furniture and Its Care
- Wood Furniture
- Identifying other materials
- Furniture Construction
- Furniture Finishes
- Furniture Care
Resources:
- “A Place of Your Own” – SC Johnson & Sons, Inc., Racine, WI, (262) 260-2000
Floors and Their Care
- Hard Surface Flooring
- Care for Hard Surface Flooring
- Rugs and Carpet
- Caring for Carpet
Resources:
- “A Place of Your Own” – SC Johnson & Sons, Inc., Racine, WI (262) 260-2000
- North Caroline State University
Healthy Homes
- Asthma and Allergies
- Mold and Moisture
- Carbon Monoxide
- Lead
- Drinking Water
- Hazardous Household Projects
- Pesticides
- Home Safety
Resources:
Energy Efficiency
Resources:
- Energy Innovation – How Homes Become Green (PDF)
- Energy-Efficient Lighting (PDF)
- Insulation as a Part of the Building System (PDF)
- Selecting a New Water Heater (PDF)
- Cutting Taxes and Energy Costs: A Win – Win (PDF)
- Energy Star® Appliances (PDF)
- Energy Savers: Tips on Saving Energy Dollars at Home
Water Management
- Water Conservation in the Home
- Water Conservation in the Landscape
- Protecting our Water Supply (Disposal of Household Products, Pesticides, etc.)
Resources:
Home Maintenance and Repair
Resources:
- Michigan State University Extension
- HGTV (Home and Garden Television website)
- Lowe’s
- Home Depot
Accessible Living
- Universal Design
- Finding Solutions to Fit Your Needs
- Checklist
Resources:
- HGTV (Home and Garden Television website)
- North Caroline State University
Safety in the Home
Resources:
