Lead Paint Laws and You

January 26th, 2016 Categories: Random Thoughts

If you are renovating, repairing, or painting a home constructed prior to 1978, federal lead paint laws say your contractor must avoid contamination by taking specific precautions during demolition, construction, and cleanup. Home owners who do the work themselves are not subject to the laws. Read the rest of this entry »

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Lead Paint Test Kits: Cheap & Easy to Use

December 7th, 2015 Categories: Random Thoughts

If you’re thinking of renovating your pre-1978 house, think carefully. Houses built prior to 1978 often contain lead-based paints, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has enacted strict laws to prevent toxic lead paint and residue from getting into the ground and water. Read the rest of this entry »

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Lead Paint Removal: Options and Costs

November 29th, 2015 Categories: Random Thoughts

Lead paint can be nasty, and laws enacted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2010 are designed to prevent contamination from lead-based paints. Simple testing determines the presence of lead-based paint. Read the rest of this entry »

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