Peeling paint on a windowsill or cracked layers on an old doorframe may look like nothing more than routine maintenance. Yet, for homes built before 1978, those small details can conceal one of the most hazardous health hazards: lead. Families moving into an older property, landlords preparing for renovations, and buyers evaluating a historic home […]
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Common Lead Poisoning Symptoms for Children and Adults
Is a hidden danger lurking in your home? Learn how lead poisoning symptoms impact your families health and how to protect your loved ones.
Read MoreReal Estate Agents – Are You Prepared?!
Real estate agents know better than anyone that if a bump along the way can happen, it probably will. However, there are some things real estate agents can do to better prepare themselves and their clients for curveballs like asbestos, mold, and lead, which could turn into expensive and time-consuming headaches if you’re not careful. […]
Read MoreUnderstanding the Health Effects of Lead Paint
Lead is a naturally-occurring heavy metal that can be found in soil, water, and even air. However, the most common cause of lead poisoning is still exposure to lead-based paints and other building materials that pre-date regulations that disallow lead to be used in these types of products. Unfortunately, lead poisoning is still a very […]
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