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*Lead from paint chips, which you can see, and lead dust, which you can't always see, can be serious hazards.* Peeling, chipping, chalking, or cracking lead-based paint is a hazard and needs immediate attention. Lead-based paint may also be a hazard when found on surfaces that children can chew o...

Where Lead is Found *In general, the older your home, the more likely it has lead-based paint. * Paint. Many homes built before 1978 have lead-based paint. The federal government banned lead-based paint from housing in 1978. Some states stopped its use even earlier. Lead can be found: In homes in...

Health Effects of Lead *Childhood lead poisoning remains a major environmental health problem in the U.S. *Even children who appear healthy can have dangerous levels of lead in their bodies. People can get lead in their body if they: Put their hands or other objects covered with lead dust in thei...

Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil Did you know the following facts about lead? FACT: Lead exposure can harm young children and babies even before they are born. FACT: Even children who seem healthy can have high levels of lead in their bodies. FACT: You can get lead in your body by breathing or swall...

a pre-inspection catches what the buyer may find during their own inspection so that the seller can repair and/or price the house accordingly from the outset by making necessary repairs in advance, the seller can better manage the repairs on their own terms and there is no time constraint to hav...

  Introduction   Homes being constructed today are more energy efficient than those built even just a few years ago, primarily due to significant improvements in building products and techniques as well as development of high-performance heating and cooling systems and other appliances. However, ...

Home Safety Checklist         Each year, many older Americans are injured in and around their homes. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that in 1981, over 622,000 people over age 65 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for injuries associated with products they live ...

If a fire, flood, earthquake, or some other natural disaster were to destroy or damage your home, would you have the right insurance coverage to rebuild your house? Based on the questions consumers most frequently ask, this explains what is covered in a standard homeowner's policy and what is not...

The price you pay for your homeowners insurance can vary by hundreds of dollars, depending on the insurance company you buy your policy from. Here are some things to consider when buying homeowners insurance.  1. Shop around It will take some time, but could save you a good sum of money. Ask your...

Home Insurance Tips Why You Need Homeowner's Insurance The largest single investment most consumers make is in their home. The consumer can protect their home, possessions, and liability with a homeowner's insurance policy. The Homeowner's insurance policy is a package policy that combines more t...