Resources

Question 0

Techniques for saving time and energy in the home

Answer 0

Timers on household appliances, radio&tv can r accessed on the Internet, corresponding by email (quicker than Normal postage system) saving energy and time. Labor saving equipment eg. Food processors. Automatic cut-off kettles, freezers to freeze meals.

Question 1

Three primary resources which need to be managed in the home

Answer 1

Time, energy and money

Question 2

How can energy be managed in the home

Answer 2

Smooth easy to maintain surfaces, easily accessible storage space, effective lighting, Teflon coatings on household equipment (easy to clean), systems controlling light, heating and ventilation. Microwave ovens cook defrost and reheat quickly. Dishwashers and washing machines.

Question 3

Reducing fuel energy

Answer 3

Cavity wall insulation, roof insulation, double glazing windows, central heating (controlled on time switch) radiators with individual thermostats

Question 4

Money management

Answer 4

Meal planning (realistic budget), vey young and elderly members need extra money for heating child care special medical supplies or special diet. Online banking, shop online for goods or services, etcetcetc

Question 5

Factors affecting time, energy and money management

Answer 5

Number of people living on a household, ages of members, health of the household, gender, skills and talents, geographical location, location of home, size of house, labour saving appliances, leisure hours and activities of members, help in the household, working hours.

Question 6

The interrelationship between time, money and energy

Answer 6

Little time will spend more on convenience foods (bad for diet), income will determine how much spent on food, etc