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Your home is supposed to be your family’s safe haven, and is ideally the location where they can be protected from the elements, criminals, and dangerous airborne particles that are part of outdoor pollution. But what can you do if you discover that the air inside your home is slowly poisoning you and your family? Many older homes, especially those that were built before the year 1980, contain a dangerous mineral called asbestos that can cause a multitude of health issues primarily affecting the lungs. Some of these health issues, such as lung cancer, can result in death if they are not found and treated…

Tips on what you can do to identify and contain asbestos risks in your home.

For many years, asbestos was prized for its flame retardant and insulating properties. It was added to all kinds of materials, including many home building supplies. We now know that this wasn’t the greatest idea, since asbestos fibers are known to cause serious, even fatal, diseases when inhaled, and asbestos use has declined significantly. However, we still have to deal with the legacy of historical asbestos use.

Where to Look for Asbestos

Asbestos-containing materials can be found inside and outside, and are most common in homes built prior to 1978. Some common asbestos-containing materials include roof felt &…

Evolving scientific understanding didn’t override the benefits of lead in paint until the 1940’s.

Officials have identified high blood lead levels as one of the most significant public health issues affecting children in America. Exposure to lead especially via the ingestion of lead dust from lead-based paint can cause children to experience significant ill effects including developmental problems, anemia, and damage to the liver, kidneys, brain, and nervous system. Knowing what we know about the dangers of lead poisoning now, it is hard to understand why lead-based paint was ever popular. However, the fact of the matter is that authorities simply did not know that lead paint was so…