What’s That Smell? It Could Be Your New House.
About a week after the O’Byrne family moved into their dream home in Columbus, Ohio, the troubling symptoms began: itchy, watery eyes; sore throats; headaches. “I started getting symptoms I just [...]
Buyer Beware: Making Sure That Flip Isn’t a Flop
While it’s hard not to be blinded by the shiny updates of a newly renovated home for sale, you might want to look beyond those new counters or high-end appliances if it’s being flipped for a [...]
Don’t Let Asbestos Turn Your Dream Home Into an Environmental Nightmare
To inspect or not to inspect for asbestos is the conundrum facing many New Jersey homeowners. While the state has very stringent asbestos regulations in the books, permitting for renovations vary [...]
Remodeling Your Older Home? Take Asbestos Out of the Equation
Older homes are often long on curb appeal and if you own one, chances are its charm is what seduced you in the first place. Unlike newer construction, older houses tend to be loaded with [...]
New OSHA Ruling Clears the Air for U.S. Workers
For the first time since 1971, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has updated silica exposure regulations in an effort to protect workers from [...]
