Before the 1970s, household paint often contained lead. As lead paint ages, it can chip, crumble, or be pulverized into dust. It is important to know how to remove lead paint because exposure to lead-paint dust or chips can cause serious health ... Read moreHow to Remove Lead Paint
Asbestos
Asbestos in the Home
Asbestos in the Home Asbestos in the home is not in and of itself a hazard. Asbestos becomes a hazard when its fibres are disturbed and become airborne. Asbestos fibres can also be released into the air when the asbestos containing products simply ... Read moreAsbestos in the Home
Asbestos Exposure and Children
Do you know if your child is at risk of exposure to asbestos? Concern about asbestos exposure and children extends beyond the home. Even if you have done your best to protect your child from asbestos in your home, there’s still the place where they ... Read moreAsbestos Exposure and Children
How is Asbestos Dangerous
How is Asbestos Dangerous When people are told to be careful around asbestos, the natural question to ask is “how is asbestos dangerous?” Unless you know of the safety hazards associated with asbestos you wouldn’t know why it’s a good idea to ... Read moreHow is Asbestos Dangerous
Asbestos Popcorn Ceiling Woes—What to Do For An Asbestos Popcorn Ceiling
Asbestos popcorn ceilings used to be all the rage. They were a cheap and easy way to finish a ceiling without a lot of hard work. But not all popcorn ceilings contain asbestos, and not all asbestos popcorn ceilings are dangerous. It’s common ... Read moreAsbestos Popcorn Ceiling Woes—What to Do For An Asbestos Popcorn Ceiling