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Total spending expected to be about $9.5 billion by 2025. More
The EPA proposes a new level of licensing and testing with its lead dust-wiping procedures. More
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To introduce and sell lighting design to his customers, electrician Phil Blosser created a "lighting lab" in Blosser Electric's expanded Telford, Pa., office space. Rather than just talking about lighting design basics, Blosser actually demonstrates to customers how accent, task, and ambient lighting schemes can improve on traditional designs. More
Q: While renovating a home in New Jersey, I found a fungus-like growth a few... More
Q: Which paints are more mildew-resistant, oil-based or acrylic? How can I prevent mildew from growing on painted surfaces? More
Q: How should paints and stains perform on pressure-treated wood? I haven’t had a lot of luck painting the PT wood decks I build: The paint seems to fail after only two or three years. Is this because pressure-treated lumber is so wet, or do the chemicals used to treat the wood cause the paint to come off? More
