News Release Distributed 01/09/15
BATON ROUGE, La. – If you’re concerned about your energy bill shooting high this winter, explore efficient solutions at the LSU AgCenter LaHouse Home and Landscape Resource Center’s open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Jan. 17.
Visitors can discover the “cozy” technologies used in the LaHouse demonstration home with experts on hand to answer questions. Numerous green living solutions and ways to safely improve comfort and energy efficiency during winter months will be highlighted.
“Everyone can feel the advantage of a toasty home and appreciate a low heating bill, but many may not be aware of common winter health hazards in typical Louisiana homes,” said Claudette Reichel, AgCenter extension housing specialist. “Low level carbon monoxide poisoning can cause flu-like symptoms. So if you feel ill at home in winter, find out if it’s the flu or CO.”
LaHouse showcases various cost-effective examples of efficient heating systems; a safer fireplace and cooktop; energy-saving and durable building or remodeling methods and materials; heat-holding windows and doors; and a wide variety of insulation alternatives. These components work together to provide greater comfort, efficiency and health while preventing common indoor air quality and home moisture problems during colder months, Reichel said.
LaHouse is open for self-guided tours from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is located at 2858 Gourrier Ave. in Baton Rouge, directly across from Alex Box Baseball Stadium. A donation of $5 per adult is requested to help support LaHouse educational exhibits and operations.
For more information, visit www.lsuagcenter.com/LaHouse or call 225-578-7913.
Olivia McClure