DHA Extention Faculty and Staff

Housing Design

William Angell
Professor (M.S., Iowa State University)
Extension Specialist; Capacity Area: Natural Resources and Environment
office: 486 McNeal Hall; phone: 612-624-6786; e-mail: wangell@umn.edu


Scholarly interests: prevention and mitigation of indoor air quality problems in residential, health care, and school facilities, including radon, biological contaminants, and construction-related pollutants; and building performance and durability.

Related site: Radon Courses for Professionals

Sherri Gahring
Professor (M.S., Iowa State University)
Extension Specialist; Capacity Area: Community Development and Vitality
office: 352 McNeal Hall; phone: 612-624-1708, e-mail: sgahring@umn.edu


Scholarly interests: success strategies for small retailers; textile and apparel related business development; and protective clothing for special needs (e.g., skin cancer prevention for outdoor workers).

AnswerLine
The Extension AnswerLine provides information and resources for consumers with home and family questions.  Call 1-800-854-1678 from 9 am – 12 pm and 1 pm - 4 pm, Monday - Friday.

AnswerLine staff answer questions about:

  • safely cooking, canning and freezing foods
  • cleaning stains and mildew from homes and clothes
  • various other household issues