Environmental Protection Agency

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EPA Proposes Stronger Lead Dust Standards

The goal is to increase the effectiveness of lead abatement in pre-1978 dwellings... More

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Electric Water Heating for a Low-Load Home

Installing an electric tankless water heater proves to be cost-effective and... More

How Long Should Treated Lumber Last?

Some deck builders have noticed premature rot in treated decking and framing. Are... More

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Why 'Energy-Saving' Tips Suck

Common energy-saving tips are lies. Are you still repeating them? More

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Mapping Green Space

The EPA's EnviroAtlas provides a one-stop reference for identifying everything... More

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Lowe's to Pay Record $500K Penalty Over Subs' Lead-Paint Rule Violations

EPA continues to bring down the RRP hammer, this time on contractors working for... More

Lowe’s to Pay Record $500K Penalty Over Subs’ Lead-Paint Rule Violations

EPA cites job practice and recordkeeping infractions by contractors that Lowe's uses More

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EPA Expands Oversight of Lead-Paint Rule

Will remodelers come to dread a letter from the EPA more than one from the IRS? More

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JLC April Letters

Joists in an old floor, repairing a concrete slab in an old floor, and more. More

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A Tale of Two Hazards

There are no clear policies for the two biggest IAQ hazards - carbon monoxide and... More

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