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The Cleaner Cleanup How to responsibly rid your house of three major health and environmental hazards -- asbestos, lead, and mold. |
This Old House Michelle Brunner |
Must-Know Tips for Dust-Busting A cleaning expert dishes the dirt on project cleanup. |
This Old House Jefferson Kolle |
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Chemistry World March 26, 2013 Anthony King |
Lead paint still on sale in Africa Paint containing dangerous amounts of lead is on sale in Cameroon, a study has found. Moreover, the subsidiaries of large multinational companies were among those found to be selling this paint. |
This Old House Caitlin O'Neil |
Avoiding Homeowner Meltdown How do you handle the stress of a renovation? |
This Old House Tom Silva |
A Fresh Coat of Paint A good paint job protects the outside of your house like a thin, waterproof raincoat. |
Popular Mechanics March 2007 Norman Becker, P.E. |
How to Repaint a Wood Floor When you should -- and shouldn't -- repaint a floor. |
This Old House Steve Kiernan |
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This Old House March 3, 2001 Joe Hurst-Wajszczuk |
The Secrets of Pro Painters Learn how to paint the interior of your home from six journeymen who reveal some of the things that make them so good at their craft.... |
This Old House Brad Lernley |
Paint Proud There are techniques to use for a lasting exterior paint job. Most of them have nothing to do with a brush. |
This Old House Elizabeth Lilly |
Pros' Tips for Cleaning and Storing Paint Tools Experts reveal how to properly maintain your painting tools |
AskMen.com Karl Richtenbacher |
How To: Paint Your Pad So you moved into your new, bigger bachelor pad. Congrats. Or maybe you're tired of plain ol' white on your walls and want to make your living space more exciting. Good on you. |
This Old House Josh Garskof |
Old Cabinets, New Color How to transform your kitchen cabinets with a paintbrush instead of a sprayer. |
This Old House Jeanne Huber |
Why Is My Paint Peeling? Bad paint jobs can happen to good people with old houses -- even when they listen faithfully to everything the paint salesman tells them. The reason is a surprising revelation about the compatibility of oil and latex paints. |
This Old House James Glave |
Secrets of a Perfect Paint Job Planning on painting? Here are 24 pro tips to ensure your walls and trim get a flawless finish. |
This Old House Fran J. Donegan |
Picking House Paint There are lots of exterior paints out there. Knowing how to pick the best from a lineup of look-alike cans will help your paint job last well into the next century. |
Chemistry World March 2010 |
Painting the town green As new environmental legislation alters the allowed constituents of paint and varnishes, Sarah Houlton reports on how paint manufacturers are tweaking the contents of their tins |
Popular Mechanics August 2008 |
6 Easy Steps to a Long-Lasting Paint Job: DIY Guide Six key steps to preparation -- which unlocks the mystery of why paint jobs by pros last and those done by a homeowner may not. |
Health March 15, 2009 Chris Woolston |
How to Detox Your Body Every day we put potential toxins into our mouths, breathe them into our lungs, and track them into our homes without ever really knowing where they'll end up- |
American Family Physician August 1, 2000 |
Preventing and Treating Lead Poisoning in Children What problems does lead cause? In what ways are children exposed to lead? How can I lower the risk that my child will get lead poisoning? What will my doctor do if my child's blood has a high level of lead? |
This Old House Lee Snodgrass |
What You Need to Know About Asbestos Unfortunately, asbestos can be found in a myriad of household materials. We'll tell you where to look... |
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IndustryWeek July 1, 2004 John S. McClenahen |
Ford Powers With Paint Jointly developed by Ford Motor Co. and the utility Detroit Edison, Fumes-to-Fuel System captures the volatile organic compounds present in paint fumes and concentrates them into a rich mixture of hydrocarbons, a source of fuel. |
This Old House James Glave |
21 ways to save on your remodel Advice gleaned from dozens of industry pros on how you can wrestle your runaway renovation costs back down to earth. |
Health August 2007 Tracey Minkin |
Allergy-Proof Your House From kitchen to bathroom to bedroom, simple steps can rid your home of the stuff that makes you sick. |
Popular Mechanics October 10, 2008 Joseph Truini |
5 Pro Painting Tips Every Amateur Should Know: DIY Guy Try one or all of the following techniques and you'll end up with a paint job nice enough to show off to the neighbors. |
This Old House John Dee |
Making a Grand Entrance Expert painter John Dee walks us through his restoration of the McCues' handsome front portico. |
Popular Mechanics April 2008 |
Anatomy of the Dyson Ball DC-24 Vacuum Cleaner: Test Drive It's not cheap. But if it actually entices you to clean your house, it could very well pay for itself. |
This Old House November 2, 1999 Danny Lipford |
Does It Pay to Save? On a major remodeling project, many obvious money-saving schemes can backfire and cost you in the end. |