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Working Safely With Lead-Based Paint
Until recently, contractors, homeowners, and the general public in the U.S. had little knowledge of the dangers around them as they worked on older buildings. Many historic restorationists who focused on buildings from the 19th and early 20th century knew that the lead commonly used as a binder and colorant in old paint could poison them. In 1971, the U.S. Housing and Urban Development agency (HUD) enacted laws to reduce lead in house dust in federally-assisted housing. It wasn’t until 1978 that the US outlawed the manufacture and application of lead-based paint. Most European countries had done so decades before.
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Choosing a Power Drill
Hand-held power tools have become an indispensable part of the modern handyman’s and contractors’ toolbox. Power drills are the most commonly purchased hand-held power tool. You can spend from $30 – $400 for a tool that meets your needs. With that dollar range in mind, you may want to ask yourself a few simple questions before you go shopping. These same questions will also apply to most power tool purchases.
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General Contractor or Handyman - Who Do I Really Need?
General Contractor or Handyman – who do I really need? The more familiar you become with your home and the more home renovations/decorating you do, the more you’ll familiarize yourself with the distinctions between Handyman and General Contractor. Hopefully this will give you some help and/or guidance in this area.
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Chimney Caps Protect and Enhance Home's Value
Getting optimal enjoyment from a crackling fireplace, this winter, depends on at least three things: having an adequate supply of dry wood on hand, making sure a professional chimney sweep has removed flammable creosote from the inside of the chimney, and making sure that an animal-proof chimney cap is attached to the top of the chimney.
