On the House: The Household Management Science Insights Podcast

Dr. Ben Stickle: Home Intruder and Porch Pirates | On the House #14

How secure is your home from unwanted visitors? Do you know what to do when someone trespasses on your property? 
In this episode of On The House: Household Management Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra is joined by Ben Stickle, Ph.D., a criminologist focusing on property crime and policing. He is known for his research contributions on metal theft, package theft, and emerging crime trends. 
Ben is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Administration at Middle Tennessee State University and holds a Ph.D. in Justice Administration from the University of Louisville. He has nearly twenty years of law enforcement and private security experience. Ben has published widely scholarly journal articles, book chapters, and books.
Join Gabriella and Ben as they discuss different kinds of home intruders, how they operate, and steps to take to prevent them from entering your home. In addition, he’ll also talk about porch piracy and what you should do if a package is stolen from your porch.
View Ben’s work at https://www.benstickle.com/ or connect with him via LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-stickle.
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Dr. Max Sherman: HVAC Roles in Improving Indoor Air Quality | On the House #13

You might think you are protecting yourself by closing windows and doors to pollution, but did you know that bad air quality also comes from inside the home? Things like varnish from furniture, mold, and cooking reduce air quality at home, causing long-term health consequences. 
In this episode of On The House: Household Management Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra is joined by Max Sherman, an expert researcher in Building Science, primarily related to ventilation, indoor air quality, and energy efficiency. 
He’s also an honorary professor working in Built Environment focusing on Indoor Air Quality and including health and energy implications at the University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering.
Join Gabriella and Max as they discuss improving indoor air quality and reducing indoor pollution. You’ll even find out what HVAC stands for and learn why you should pay more attention to your home HVAC system.
View Max’s work at https://eta.lbl.gov/people/max-sherman or connect with him via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-sherman-b7301514/.
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Joyce McGarry: Home Food Preservation | On the House #12

Have you ever bought a big box of strawberries because the price was so good, but ended up watching them spoil? Or did the zucchini you planted do so much better than you thought? Have you ever thought about preserving your produce, but weren’t sure what was safe?
On this episode of On The House: Household Management Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra is joined by Joyce McGarry, a retired Food Safety Educator from Michigan State University Extension. Joyce has worked on food safety and emergency preparedness for Michigan State University Extension for over 20 years. She is passionate about sharing her expertise like educating consumers on the safe handling of food, home food preservation, and preparing for emergencies and disasters. 
She has written over a dozen fact sheets on food safety during emergencies and the safe practices of preserving foods through canning, drying, and freezing. She is a certified instructor and proctor for the ServSafe curriculum required for food service workers and restaurant managers in the United States.
Tag along as Gabriella and Joyce talk about proper jar sterilization, the pros and cons of canning machines, and anything else to do with food preservation at home. You’ll learn why you should do it and how to do it safely. 
View Joyce’s work at https://msutoday.msu.edu/for-media/experts/details?u=joyce.mcgary.
Websites and phone numbers mentioned in the show: 
National Center for Home Food Preservation: https://nchfp.uga.edu/
Michigan State University Extension/ Food preservation: https://www.canr.msu.edu/food_preservation
Do you have questions about safely preserving food at home? MSU Extension's food safety experts can help. Call their Food Safety Hotline at 1-877-643-9882, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Emeritus Prof. Michael Bittman: Gendered Division of Housework | On the House #11

Do you notice that you tend to call your mom to ask for cooking or cleaning advice, but you call your dad to help you fix your car? Have you ever wondered why this is?
On this episode of On The House: Household Management Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra is joined by Michael Bittman, an Emeritus Professor in Sociology at the University of New England. They were the President of IATUR from 2005 to 2013 and a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia and have published on the sexual division of labor, intra-household bargaining, work-family balance, ICTs, children’s activities, population health and reliability and validity of time diaries. 
Michael has just finished co-editing a training manual on how to use analysis of time data for the United Nations and is a part of a team of researchers investigating the changes in the social organization eating in the last quarter century.
Michael talks about how as women make more money, they do less housework (but only to a point), and why technology hasn’t decreased how long we spend cleaning. They also share tips on how to manage your time better. 
View Michael’s work at https://www.une.edu.au/staff-profiles/hass/mbittman or connect with them via LinkedIn at https://au.linkedin.com/in/michael-bittman-19085041. 
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David Speller: Storing and Disposing of Toxic Household Items | On the House #10

Have you ever looked at that mystery substance in the back of your garage and wondered if it would be okay to just flush it down the drain? Or worse, are you worried about what would happen if your kid found it and wanted to drink it?
On this episode of On The House: Household Management Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra is joined by David Speller. He has been with Sustainability Victoria since 2012, initially running the agency’s ResourceSmart Schools program, which helps Victorian schools embed sustainability in everything they do. David is now leading the Detox Your Home program, offering Victorian householders a free and safe way to dispose of hazardous waste.
Sit tight as David explains how to store toxic household items and how you should dispose of these dangerous substances. He also shares unexpectedly toxic household items, their alternatives, and what you should do if you, your children, or your pets accidentally consume something they shouldn’t.
Follow David's work at http://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/ or connect to him via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-speller-b8663431/.
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Gabriella Joustra: 2022 Recap | On the House #9

2022 in review: from food safety to the art of living alone; We have covered quite a variety of topics regarding household management. Need a quick refreshment on what you have gathered under your belt so far?
On this episode of On The House: Household Management Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra wraps this year’s lesson into a comprehensive conclusion. We’re deeply grateful to the guests and YOU for making this series possible.
Stick around with our holiday content for the next few weeks! On the House is going to be back with our experts on January 13th, 2023.
Finally, the Life Management Science Labs Team wishes you and yours a splendid holiday filled with happiness and insightful knowledge.
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Hannah Carmichael: The Practicalities of Living Alone | On the House #8

The isolating effects of the pandemic and lockdowns have brought into focus the realities of living alone. Overcoming loneliness became more important and finding the right balance to become positively independent. Join us in this week’s discussion as we tackle living solo.
On this episode of On The House: Household Management Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra is joined by Hannah Carmichael, the Director and Co-Founder of the Living Well Alone Project. Hannah is a qualified life coach specializing in helping those living solo build thriving and deeply connected lives - irrespective of their relationship status. 
Hannah has gone from 'living alone' to defining and embracing different aspects of solo life. She lives and travels independently, and has recently become a single mum! Hannah is regularly featured on podcasts and in the press talking about solo living, and the company she co-founded. Solo Insights, offers training and consultancy support for organizations interested in better understanding the single/solo market. 
Her book 'How To Live Well, Alone' will be out in 2023.
Tag along as Hannah explains the background of her Living Well, Alone project and how it has expanded over the years. Gabriella and Hannah also cover some practicalities of living by yourself and how to celebrate your lifestyle.
Follow Hannah's work via her website at https://livingwellalone.com/ and Instagram at @livingwellalone (https://www.instagram.com/livingwellalone/). Also check out her former coach, Jay Diamond, for the important lesson of self-connection and getting to know yourself better.
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Shawn McLaughlin: Smart Home Energy Management | On the House #7

With the cost of energy rising, there are various movements to conserve energy, without changing our lifestyles. 
On this episode of On The House: Household Management Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra is joined by Shawn McLaughlin. Shawn is the founder and CEO of Emporia Energy, an energy management technology company that aims to make energy efficiency affordable to all homeowners by developing quality energy-saving technologies at the lowest possible cost.
Join us as Shawn defines what smart energy management is and the difference it makes to our present lives, but most importantly to our future generations. He also talks about the misconceptions and the nitty-gritty of energy management, and how we can improve the quality of life.
Follow Shawn work via Emporia Energy at https://www.emporiaenergy.com or connect with him via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-mclaughlin-86249215b/.
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Fr. Jan Joustra: How to Wash Natural Fibers | On the House #6

Have you put off washing a jumper because you don’t understand the faded laundry care symbols? Only for it to shrink when you do get around to it!
On this episode of On The House: Household Management Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra is joined by her father, Jan Joustra, an Anglican priest and former lecturer of textiles and design. He completed a Bachelor of Art at the University of Tasmania and received a Certificate in Woven Textiles from the Hobart Technical College. Alongside his work in the Church, Jan has maintained an active interest in the arts, continuing to work in textiles and other forms of visual arts.
Jan shares the pros and cons of investing in clothing made from natural fiber. He also highlights some common mistakes people make when washing and caring for natural fibers, and how to repair holes and other problems in your favorite clothes.
Follow Jan via Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/janjoustra/.
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Sharon Franke: Kitchen Equipment | On the House #5

There's nothing worse than digging around to find the right spatula while your sauce burns on the stove. The right kitchen equipment and keeping it organized will not only make your life easier, but it will also enhance your cooking! For this episode of On The House: Household Management Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra is joined by Sharon Franke, a journalist and product tester that specializes in kitchen equipment. Before her current career, she worked at the Good Housekeeping Institute for 30 years. There she served as Director of the Kitchen Appliances Lab—responsible for overseeing the testing and editorial coverage of everything related to cooking appliances and equipment. Here, Sharon shares her practices on how to arrange kitchen equipment, how she utilizes the mise en place theory for her appliances, and some tips and tricks on managing kitchen equipment. She also stresses that you should consider if a new appliance will work for your lifestyle, rather than trying to change your lifestyle for a new appliance. Follow and connect with Sharon Franke on her LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-franke-3501012/
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