Lead-based paint isn’t a new discovery. It’s been sitting in the walls of millions of American homes since long before anyone reading this was born, quietly predating the 1978 federal ban by decades in some
Florida’s reputation as the lightning capital of the United States isn’t an exaggeration. The state averages about 1.2 million lightning strikes annually, and recent reporting put Florida’s flash density at roughly 76 lightning strikes per
When storm water recedes and the carpet stops squishing, most homeowners feel the worst is behind them. The fans come down, the baseboards go back on, and life returns to normal. From a building science
Signs of Lead Paint in Your Home: What to Look For Lead-based paint for residential use was banned in the United States in 1978, which means any home built before that year could have it
Tampa Bay has experienced tremendous growth, but many of the region’s most desirable neighborhoods are also home to an older housing stock. From historic homes in St. Petersburg and Tampa to established neighborhoods throughout Clearwater,
“Black mold” might be the most misunderstood term in home maintenance. The moment someone spots a dark patch on a wall, a vent, or a ceiling tile, the phrase jumps straight to mind, usually followed
These two terms get used almost interchangeably, and it’s an easy mix-up to make — both involve testing an older home for lead, both are performed by EPA-certified professionals, and both often use the same
If you’ve had a home inspected for lead paint, or you’re researching what a professional inspection actually involves, you’ve probably run into the term XRF and wondered what it means. It stands for X-ray fluorescence,
If you live in a home built before 1978, there’s a decent chance lead-based paint is somewhere in it — under newer coats, behind trim, on an old windowsill nobody’s repainted in years. That fact
There’s an assumption that quietly rides along with expensive property in West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County: that anything costly enough to build or buy must also be sound on the inside. A sprawling