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Spears Business economics faculty member Sun wins ARES Best Article Award for real estate study on agent connectivity

Xiaojin "Aaron" Sun, a Spears Business faculty member, received an ARES Best Article Award for 2025, one of the most prestigious honors in real estate scholarship.
Spears Business economics faculty member Sun wins ARES Best Article Award for real estate study on agent connectivity
How healthy is your home?

Fri, Jun 9, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – These days, lots of families are living healthy lifestyles through diet and exercise. But, how healthy are their homes?

Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesFerguson College of AgricultureOSU AgricultureHousingFamily and Consumer SciencesExtension
Keeping ants out of the house

Wed, May 31, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Ants might be tiny pests but they can be a gigantic nuisance for homeowners, especially in the spring and summer when they are most active.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesFerguson College of AgricultureOSU AgricultureHousingFamily and Consumer SciencesExtension
Go green when you clean

Fri, Apr 7, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – The phrase "clean green" actually has nothing to do with the cleanliness of money in your wallet and everything to do with the quality of the air circulating in your humble abode.

Ferguson College of AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU AgricultureConsumer SafetyHousingFamily and Consumer SciencesExtension
Save energy, money while keeping cool this spring, summer

Fri, Apr 7, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Triple digit temperatures can literally make Oklahoma a hot spot in the summertime, but keeping the house cool when the heat is on does not have to scorch the wallet and singe the budget.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU AgricultureFerguson College of AgricultureHousingFamily and Consumer SciencesExtension
Clean up the clutter with the help of a tape measure

Fri, Apr 7, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – As homeowners prepare for the traditional spring cleaning effort, they should add a tape measure to the list of essential items necessary to do the job right.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU AgricultureFerguson College of AgricultureConsumer SafetyHousingFamily and Consumer SciencesExtension
Beware of warm-weather poison hazards

Fri, Apr 7, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – As the springtime temperatures emerge, Oklahomans will steadily become more active both inside and outside their homes. As they begin working around the house or meeting friends and family for outdoor activities, it will be

Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesFerguson College of AgricultureOSU AgricultureGardeningExtensionConsumer SafetyHousingFamily and Consumer Sciences
Protecting children and pets from window falls

Fri, Apr 7, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – After a long winter, it is hard to resist the urge to fling open the windows and invite in spring's warmer temperatures. But, families should remain watchful to ensure small children and pets do not fall out of an open window.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU AgricultureFerguson College of AgricultureExtensionConsumer SafetyHousingParentingFamily and Consumer Sciences
Be safe when using electric space heaters

Fri, Dec 16, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – When families want to ward off winter's chill in a specific part of the home, electric space heaters may be good option.

OSU AgricultureFerguson College of AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesConsumer SafetyHousingFamily and Consumer SciencesExtension
Preventing outdoor falls in the winter

Fri, Dec 16, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Slips and falls can happen so fast, especially outside in snowy or icy conditions. Of course, there are no guarantees against the occasional accident, but taking a few simple precautions could cut the chances of taking a tumble

Ferguson College of AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU AgricultureConsumer SafetyHousingFamily and Consumer SciencesExtension
Used safely, fuel-burning appliances make it easy to chase away the chill

Fri, Dec 16, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Fuel-burning appliances such as fireplaces and wood stoves are popular and reliable ways to chase away winter’s chill. However, operating these types of appliances, especially this time of year, does come with some risks.

Ferguson College of AgricultureOSU AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesConsumer SafetyHousingFamily and Consumer SciencesExtension