The Hidden Hazard in Older Homes Many homes in Eagle, Idaho, especially those built before 1978, may harbor a hidden danger: lead-based paint. While lead was once a common ingredient in paint for its durability and color, it’s now known to be a significant health hazard, particularly for young children and pregnant women. When lead […]
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Understanding Lead Abatement: Protecting Your Caldwell Home and Family
The Hidden Hazard in Older Homes Many homes in Caldwell, Idaho, particularly those built before 1978, may contain lead-based paint. While lead was once prized for its durability and color, it’s now recognized as a significant health hazard, especially for young children and pregnant women. Disturbing lead-based paint through renovation, repair, or even normal wear […]
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Understanding Lead Abatement: Protecting Your Caldwell Home and Family
Protecting Your Family: A Boise Homeowner’s Guide to Lead Abatement
Understanding Lead Hazards in Your Boise Home Lead is a naturally occurring metal that was widely used in various household products for many years, most notably in paint. While its use in residential paint was banned in 1978, many homes in Boise and across the country built before this time may still contain lead-based paint. […]