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- Be energy wise with major appliances : 4-H electric/energy project member's guideWoodard, Janice E. (Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, 1987-02)Provides information to understand the basic features of major appliances and how to use them in a safe and energy efficient manner.
- Be energy wise with portable appliancesWoodard, Janice E. (Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, 1984)Provides information to help you use and care for the portable appliances in your home and to learn how these appliances can help you use electric energy effectively.
- Be smart about cookware materialsWoodard, Janice E. (Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, 1976)Explains the main features of materials used in cookware and provides guides for using and caring for these materials.
- A buyer's guide for range cooktops and microwave ovensSavage, Lydia Yvonne (Virginia Tech, 1991)A proliferation of choices available to consumers as they select a major cooking appliance necessitated the development of a Buyer’s Guide which will provide consumers with generic information by which they can compare range cooktops and microwave ovens. The microwave oven is included because it is often used in the place of a cooktop. The Buyer’s Guide for Range Cooktops and Microwave Ovens as an information resource is designed to be used by consumers to assist in making an informed purchase decision. The study was conducted in three phases: 1) identification of items included in the Buyer’s Guide; 2) establishment of test procedures; and 3) focus panel evaluation of the Buyer’s Guide. Phase 1 - Eleven items considered to be important in making purchase decisions were identified by members of the Virginia Retail Merchants Association and by Virginia home economics Extension agents. Items rated as important for inclusion were: purchase price, maintenance, life expectancy, operating costs, energy use, speed of heating, evenness of heating, heat retention, heat recovery, ease of cleaning, and ease of use. Phase 2 - Using standardized test procedures, data were obtained for the radiant coil electric smoothtop to allow the comparison of items found on the Buyer’s Guide with other types of range cooktops (conventional electric coil, gas burner, induction cooktop, smoothtop resistance coil, solid element) and the microwave oven. Phase 3 - Four focus panels were conducted to evaluate the Buyer’s Guide for Range Cooktops and Microwave Ovens for clarity of content, practicality of format, and its usefulness to consumers. The 26 focus panel participants recommended changes which were incorporated into the Buyer’s Guide for Cooktops and Microwave Ovens. They indicated a belief that the Buyer’s Guide would be useful for consumers seeking generic information by which to compare major cooking appliances. Further research is needed to evaluate the Buyer’s Guide for Range Cooktops and Microwave Ovens for its usefulness to consumers in the selection of a cooking appliance in the marketplace.
- Clean electric rangesWoodard, Janice E. (Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, 1975-09)Explains proper cleaning methods of electric ranges and ovens.
- Cleaning kitchen ranges(Virginia Cooperative Extension, 1992)Provides tips for cleaning electric and gas ranges and ovens.
- Consumer selection guide to refrigerators and freezers : key factsVirginia Cooperative Extension Service (Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, 1983-08)Compares various types of home refrigerators and freezers, assisting consumers in selecting the right appliance for their needs.
- Cooking on your electric rangeWoodard, Janice E. (Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, 1976-01)Instructions on cooking on an electric range including baking, broiling, heat controls, pots and pans, etc.
- Cue sheet on cleaning carpets and rugsWoodard, Janice E.; Habel, Katherine L. (Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, 1976-12)Provides tips for cleaning carpets and rugs
- Cue sheet. Wood furniture careHabel, Katherine L.; Woodard, Janice E. (1976-12)All wood furniture requires care, based on the type of finish it has.
- An empirical analysis of a systems model of family resource management/Lytton, Ruth H. (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1986)Specifically, the study was designed to operationalize and test a systems model of management for (1) the independent effects of input and throughput in the prediction of output, as well as (2) the causal relationships among the composite input and throughput variables in the prediction of output. Demands, material resources, and human resources comprised input, including time use over a seven day period aggregated into four categories. Using Varimax rotated principal components analysis, eight factors were extracted from 34 items assessing managerial behavior. The resulting dimension scale scores represented throughput in the model. Output, by definition. encompasses individual satisfaction. Using Varimax rotated principal components analysis, seven factors were extracted from 19 questions assessing life satisfaction. The resulting dimension scores. representing satisfaction with personal belongingness, economic status, family. household production, personal autonomy. self-esteem, and educational attainment, were the dependent variables for the subsequent analysis. An additional dependent variable assessing satisfaction with life was calculated. Regresssion analyses and related F tests revealed that the equations incorporating input and throughput from both numbers of the couple were superior to those using predictor variables from only one spouse. Similar analysis revealed that inclusion of throughput significantly increased the explanation of variance for both spouses. Significant predictor variables were aggregated into input and throughput composites for path analysis of the causal relationship. Results provided some support for the proposition that output is a function of input and throughput. The direct effects of input on output were consistently stronger than the indirect effects as mediated by throughput. In general. results of the study supported the model specification and relationships. Results clearly verified the prediction of satisfaction as an output. Explanation of variance for the wives generally exceeded that for the husbands. The diversity of the aspects of life satisfaction supported the proposed broad applicability of management theory.
- Food freezers : guide for shoppersWoodard, Janice E.; Barton, Jo Anne (Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, 1979-06)Discusses different types of home freezers and provides information for shoppers when choosing a freezer.
- Food freezers : guide for shoppersWoodard, Janice E. (Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, 1981-10)Presents tips on what to look for when purchasing a home freezer.
- Get rid of garbage and trash for a clean houseWoodard, Janice E. (Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, 1976-06)Pamphlet encouraging getting rid of waste food, trash, and keeping garbage bins clean.
- Get smart : 4-H home management project, unit 1 : leaders' guideWoodard, Janice E. (Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, 1973-02)Leader's guide to the 4-H home management project.
- Get smart : 4-H home management project, unit 1 : members' guideWoodard, Janice E.; Dailey, Hilda (Virginia Cooperative Extension Service, 1974-01)Introduces participants to the meaning of home management and offers tips to become a better manager.
- Household Water Quality: Household Water TestingParrott, Kathleen R.; Woodard, Janice E.; Ross, Burton Blake (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-05-01)Many impurities are naturally present in our household water and are considered a nuisance, presenting no hazard to human health. The only way that you can ensure that your water supply is safe is to have a periodic laboratory analysis of your household water.
- Household Water Quality: Water Quality Problems - Causes and TreatmentsRoss, Burton Blake; Parrott, Kathleen R.; Woodard, Janice E. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2009-05-01)Many areas have water containing impurities from natural or artificial sources. Before beginning any treatment plan, have water tested by an independent laboratory to determine the specific impurities and level of contamination. This will help you select the most effective and economical treatment method.
- How to prevent and remove mildew : in relation to the house and household furnishingsParrott, Kathleen R.; Kirby, John W.; Woodard, Janice E.; Smith, Jerome R.; Wengert, Eugene M. (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 1994)Discusses ways of preventing and removing mildew from the home and home furnishings.
- How to prevent and remove mildew : in relation to the house and household furnishingsWoodard, Janice E. (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Extension Division., 1981-11)Discusses ways to prevent and clean mildew in your home.