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How to and When to Remove Potential Property Nuisances
1 commentAs homeowners or potential homeowners, there will come a time when the renovation to the property must begin again. Sometimes these renovations like adding a garage or a second story are planned and...
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EPA to Present Lead-Safe Webinar on Nov. 10
The free session will focus on lead-sale practices, compliance, lead-safe certification, and recent rule changes
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Do Rules on Disturbing Lead Paint Apply to a Detached Garage?
10 commentsA neighbor has hired someone to clean and paint a detached garage on his property, and now paint chips presumably containing lead are everywhere
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NAHB Cheers EPA Rejection of New Lead-Paint Dust Rule
Still on the association’s wish list: a reliable, inexpensive lead test kit and a provision that would allow households with no children or pregnant women in residence to waive the rule requirements
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Concern Over EPA's Proposed New Lead-Safe Rule
10 commentsA dust-wipe testing rule would further boost the costs of renovations and repairs involving lead-safe practices, a recent survey indicates. But would it also alleviate liability concerns?
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Lead Paint: The Fines Are Real
15 commentsAn Oregon painting contractor shells out over $32K for failing to comply with lead-paint regulations.
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And the Building-Blunders Contest Winner Is...
4 commentsThank you to all who voted in our latest gallery challenge. See which lucky person took home three of our popular Graphic Guides to Construction.
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Ask the EPA About the New Lead Paint Remodeling Law
40 commentsThanks to the kind folks at the EPA you can now get an answer to your questions regarding the new requirement directly from them (well, through me). So post your question in the comments section below and I’ll get a response from the EPA.
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Attention Contractors: Your Lead-Paint Certification Deadline is Approaching
31 commentsPlan to repair or renovate a house that was built before 1978? If so, you’ll need to follow some new rules from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Here's what you need to know...
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The New Magazine
8 commentsYesterday, Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the Ipad. Do you want a digital version of FineHomebuilding?
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Minimize Circular-Saw Tearout
This zero-clearance circular-saw base ensures the edges of your plywood cuts stay clean
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Keauhou mauka replacement deck
The finished replacement utility area/garden deck. Note new, ABS plastic drain vent on wall behind reinstalled utility sink. New, capped hollow tile wall protects deck and serves as low...
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How To Control Drywall Dust: Six Products That Help Contain the Mess
2 commentsThe basics, such as tape and plastic, can be found at your local hardware store. Professional-grade products might have to be purchased from a retailer specializing in remodeling...
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There's a Better Way: A Work Light for Cramped Conditions
1 commentFine Homebuilding reader Peter J. Gootos of Grapevine, Texas, discovered a perfect alternative to drop lights for lighting tight cramped spaces: a rope light made from flexible clear PVC
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How to Paint Fiber-Cement Siding
Painter Jim Lacey shares some tips for caulking and painting fiber-cement siding. read more
