| Posted on May 24, 2010 at 11:40 AM |
May 18, 2010, 2:18 PM ET.What New Lead-Paint Law Means for Homeowners
A lot of our readers have said, given the choice, they prefer old homes to newly built models.
But what about the lead paint issue?
In today’s Wall Street Journal, I report on how professionals who repair or renovate homes and other buildings constructed before 1978 are now required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to adhere to strict lead-safe work practices.
Renovation...
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New Lead-Paint Law Heavy on Budgets EPA Requires Workers on Older Building Sites to Adhere to Strict Safety Practices; By SARAH E. NEEDLEMAN
A worker wears protective clothing while removing mold from a home built prior to 1978.
.Contractors and other professionals who work on building renovations are worried that a new government ruling aimed at protecting against the risks of lead-paint poisoning will add another financial burden to t...
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