More stories about Lead-Safe Practices

• JLC Report

  Uncertainty abounds as lead-safe remodeling deadline nears; Haiti says no thanks to formaldehyde trailers; U.S. glassmakers lose out to Chinese company; more

• ZipWall ZP4 Dust-Containment Kit

  Create a temporary dust-containment wall or "room" with plastic sheeting using the ZipWall system.

• Dustless Technologies 16006 HEPA Vacuum

  Dustless Technologies' model 16006 HEPA vac meets requirements for the new RRP lead rule, says the manufacturer, and it's affordably priced.

• Hilti Dust-Collecting System

  As a remodeler who specializes in tile, I work on a lot of kitchens and bathrooms.

• As Lead Rules Loom, Remodelers Aren't Ready

• Taking the Lead on Lead

  ALTHOUGH LEAD-BASED paint has been banned for residential use since 1978, federal regulators are concerned about the potential health threat to children posed by lead-containing-dust that may be generated when lead-coated components are repaired or renovated.

• Q&A: How Safe is Spray-Foam Insulation?

  Q: I've heard that polyurethane spray-foam insulation may contain penta-BDE, a chemical that is called a "toxic flame retardant" by the EPA and has been banned in some states. How much of a risk does this chemical cause for the installer and the homeowner, and are there alternatives?

• Letters

  Using stainless with copper; window-seat safety; hanging loads from beams; the true cost of regulation

• New Rules for Lead-Safe Remodeling

  If you plan to work on pre-1978 houses, you’ll need certification by April 2010.

• Oneida Dust Cobra

  Offering more lift than a dust collector and more airflow than a vacuum, Oneida's Dust Cobra can handle on-site dust collection and big cleanup jobs.