13 February 2016
If you live in an older home, you may be concerned that it has asbestos in it somewhere. Asbestos is rarely used today, but at one time it was used in floor tiles, siding, roofing, and insulation. While asbestos-containing materials are labeled today, older materials were not labeled, so they are not easy to identify. In fact, you can't tell by looking if a material contains asbestos. The only way you'll know is if you have it inspected by a professional.
11 August 2015
There's almost always paint left over after home painting and remodeling projects. When this happens, many homeowners are left asking themselves what to do with the paint. Many states will allow homeowners to throw some types of paint away with the normal garbage, while other types of paint must be taken to treatment facilities for processing. Knowing what to do with your old paint can help make it easier to clean up after a paint project is complete: