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Asbestos In Your Home Once a common element in a wide range of building materials, asbestos is now known to be a serious health risk. Before you ...
Encapsulating Lead-Based Paint Lead-based paint is a serious health risk in older homes. Today, new products are available that may save the time and expense ...
How to Remove Wallpaper Removing wallpaper can be time-consuming and messy, but with patience and the right tools, you can get your walls ready for a ...
Indoor Air Pollution - Organic Gases Organic chemicals (Volatile Organic Compounds - VOCs) are widely used as ingredients in household products. Paints, varnishes, ...
Indoor Air Quality - Remodeling Practices Regardless of what part of the house your remodeling project takes place in, there are good work practices that you can use to ...
Paint, Wallpaper, and Indoor Air Quality When painting and wallpapering, homeowners need to know what is in their products if they plan to protect their indoor air.
The Right Caulks and Sealants Caulks and sealants are your home's best defense against the elements. They are intended to seal gaps around the exterior of ...