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Inside this Home Delivery:
Rural overcrowding: A different view of homelessness
Fairbanks family improves energy efficiency, saves money
Energy efficiency and healthy homes classes for homeowners
Lender of the week: Jasmine Young
HomeChoice homebuyer education: class schedule
Educational opportunities
Betty's energy corner: Tic toc maintenance time
Featured video: Alaska Housing Step Program
Letter from CEO/Executive Director, Bryan Butcher
Rural overcrowding: A different view of homelessness
This year, our board of directors held their August meeting in Nome. For one meeting each year, the board meets in a community outside of Anchorage in order to experience the challenges and opportunities in other communities in Alaska that we serve.
Board members also visited the village of Teller, toured Alaska Housing's public housing properties in Nome and hosted well-attended community gatherings. In discussions with community members, it was apparent that the general lack of safe and affordable housing in rural communities is a very real issue.
Fairbanks family improves energy efficiency, saves money
When Christopher Carr and his family were considering the purchase of a home in Fairbanks that was built in 1969, they could see that the home was not insulated well and was losing energy out of every corner. It would need energy efficiency updates. Before their offer on the home was accepted, their Realtor told them about Alaska Housing’s Home Energy Rebate Program and Chris applied that evening.
Energy efficiency and healthy homes classes for homeowners
Alaska Housing's Research and Rural Department will be offering a full day of classes for homeowners to learn about energy efficiency and healthy homes in cold climates on Saturday, Dec. 8. The free classes are designed to empower attendees with knowledge to make smart, informed decisions when making home upgrades or improving home comfort. Classes will cover lighting and appliances, air leakage and sealing, indoor air quality and crawl spaces. Filled with Alaska specific home improvement tips and techniques, classes are perfect for do-it-yourself or those looking to oversee their home improvement projects. Course material is relevant for attendees whether first-time homebuyers or long-term owners. Many classes are offered as online webinars allowing participation from all corners of Alaska.
To sign up or learn more visit www.ahfc.us/events.
Classes:
Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018
AHFC Headquarters, 4300 Boniface Pkwy, Anchorage, AK 99504
Lighting and Appliances 8-10 a.m.
Discover energy efficiency lighting options, ENERGY STAR appliances and how to minimize phantom loads.
Air Leakage and Sealing 10 a.m.-noon
Explore the basics of air sealing and insulating a home. Reduce drafts and increase occupant warmth and comfort.
Indoor Air Quality 1-3 p.m.
Learn about common pollutants, their sources, impacts and how to minimize exposure. Basics of ventilation in cold climate housing: ventilation strategies, equipment and guidelines for ventilation volume.
Crawl Spaces 3-5 p.m.
Explore the benefits of having a well-insulated and ventilated crawlspace as well as best practices for ensuring this part of the home is energy efficient.
HomeChoice™ schedule
AHFC offers a free class to help prospective homebuyers work their way through the decisions and steps that buying a home can entail.
Education opportunities
Secrets and Science of Energy:
- Nov. 27 // Online
Smart Home
This class will introduce participants to the pros and cons of integrating smart home technologies.
- Nov. 26 // Anchorage
💡 Betty's energy corner
Tic toc maintenance time
Tic toc, tic toc – oh my, winter is just around the corner. Time is running out to make those home improvements you’ve been planning but just never got around to doing when the weather was so beautiful.
Ok, there are the easy ones. Time to remove the hoses from the outside hose bib. I drain the hose then curl it up and put it under my deck in case it’s needed and it’s easy to find in the spring.
If you’re stocking up on firewood, make sure to store it away from your house or other buildings. The last thing you want to do is invite wood-boring pests like carpenter ants into your house. Storing your wood someplace with good drainage and on blocks can help maintain airflow under the pile to help reduce moisture problems, which attract insects.
Featured video:
Alaska Housing Step Program
The Step Program is available to families with a work-able adult who is not elderly and does not have a disability. Watch the video to learn more about how this important program provides families opportunities to increase their economic independence.
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