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Q—We live in an old house. I’m pregnant, and concerned about lead based paint. How can I find out if our house has lead based paint, and how do I remove it?

Saturday, April 10th, 2010 Posted in Advice to Clients, Affiliations, Drywall Repairs, FAQ, Green Building Topics, Historic Homes, Materials- Construction, Paint, Safety Hazards, Ventilation | No Comments »

A—Many homes built prior to 1978 contain some lead in the paint. Prior to 1950, almost half of all paint contained large amounts of lead. In 1978, the Consumer Product Safety Commission banned the use of lead in paint for ...

Q—Help! We have a ceiling leak in our cathedral ceiling every winter. We’ve had it checked by a roofer who says the roof is fine. Any suggestions?

Monday, February 8th, 2010 Posted in Drywall Repairs, FAQ, Freezing Temp. Problems, Heating/Cooling, Lighting, Money-Saving Tips, Paint, Roofing/Ceilings, Spring, Structural Issues, Timely Home Upgrades, Ventilation, Waterproofing, Winter | No Comments »

A—The water damage is likely due to humidity inside the house condensing in the cold rafter space (usually the underside of the roof sheeting) and dripping on the insulation and drywall as the weather warms up. This is probably caused ...

Q—We had some drywall patching done on our kitchen ceiling to repair water damage. The texture seems to match well, but the paint is dull where the new texture is. Any suggestions?

Thursday, January 21st, 2010 Posted in Drywall Repairs, FAQ, Interior Design, Kitchens, Paint, Roofing/Ceilings, Waterproofing | No Comments »

A—The phenomenon is called “flashing”, and is caused by a difference in the speed of drying between adjacent areas. This can be due to objects just under the surface, such as studs or nail heads that conduct heat differently and ...