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Lead Paint

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  1. 30 Flea-Market Storage Ideas

    … conceal a television. A coat of varnish protects the worn finish and reduces any danger from possible lead paint . You can test for lead paint by picking up a testing kit from your local hardware store. To camouflage an unattractive window, make …

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  1. Tips for Safely Dealing with Lead Paint

    Article

    … How do you determine if there is lead paint in a home and what can you do to ..... little attention to the danger of lead paint contamination. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says that lead paint in old homes is the chief cause of …

  2. 25 Things to Know About Paint

    Article

    … 57 million of them—still have lead paint somewhere in them. There's little ..... condition, but peeling and flaking lead paint is hazardous, especially to young ..... pregnant women. Home test kits for lead paint are available, but the government …

  3. Common Addition Problems

    Article

    … stabilization (sealing or isolating). One example is lead paint , used extensively until the early 1970s. Particularly hazardous to small children, fine particles of lead paint , if absorbed in the bloodstream in significant quantities …

  4. Kitchen Remodeling Cost Guide: Planning Your Budget

    Article

    … recommends checking stores' return policies; some won't accept returns, or they'll charge a restocking fee. Mold, lead paint , crooked walls -- these unforeseen conditions can all wreak havoc on a remodeling budget. "These are issues that …

  5. Green Spring Cleaning

    Article

    … is peeling, use a wet sponge or mop to clean up the debris instead of sanding. Never vacuum the dust or chips from lead paint ; it will only disperse more lead dust into the air. Getting rid of the junk in your garage or attic? Hold a yard sale …

  6. Green Cleaning Tips

    Article

    … is peeling, use a wet sponge or mop to clean up the debris instead of sanding. Never vacuum the dust or chips from lead paint ; it will only disperse more lead dust into the air. -- Getting rid of the junk in your garage or attic? Hold a yard …

  7. Decorating with Vintage Finds

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    … doors on eBay, then added the painted diamonds and a coat of varnish. (Be careful to seal anything that might contain lead paint ; testing kits are available at hardware stores.) This "frozen filets" sign was a roadside find, complete with the …

  8. Green Cleaning

    Article

    … is peeling, use a wet sponge or mop to clean up the debris instead of sanding. Never vacuum the dust or chips from lead paint ; it will only disperse more lead dust into the air. Getting rid of the junk in your garage or attic? Hold a yard sale …

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