Toxic Materials Safety Around the Home

Lead Testing
If you just moved into an apartment or house, you may want to check it for lead. It used to be a common ingredient in paint, plumbing materials and blinds. Read more>>

Lead Paint Removal
Homes built before 1978 may be painted with lead paint. If the paint is peeling or chipping, it will have to be sanded. Matt Fox explains the special precautions necessary when working with lead paint. Read more>>

Asbestos
Slivers of friable asbestos look like the particles from a tissue when it's torn. It can stick around in the air for weeks, and if it's inhaled, it can be extremely dangerous. Read more>>