Monthly Archives: April 2010

Alert: New Requirements on Lead Paint Abatement

Posted on April 26, 2010 by welmoed

Many houses and apartments built before 1978 have paint that contains lead (called lead-based paint). Lead from paint, chips, and dust can pose serious health hazards if not taken care of properly. Federal law requires that individuals receive certain information … Continue reading →

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Saturday Strangeness

Posted on April 17, 2010 by welmoed

This homeowner really wanted to make sure no one could get into the house via this basement door. There is also a dual-key deadbolt on the door, as well as a security chain… but the bracket for the chain is … Continue reading →

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CPSC and HUD issue Guidelines on Defective Drywall

Posted on April 6, 2010 by welmoed

In a nutshell: Out it goes… along with a lot of other stuff as well. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) have issued interim remediation guidelines regarding the issue of … Continue reading →

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All Hands On Deck — Safely!

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Bob

Thinking about adding a deck to the house? Now is the season for it. Before you start hire a builder or buy lumber, be sure what you are planning to build is safe — and legal. Here are the three … Continue reading →

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