Homes & Gardens on MSN

Should you get a lead paint test for your home?

If you're thinking about testing for lead paint in your home, you're doing the right thing. Lead is a chemical that's not to ...
CBS News

Residents say elevated subway station on Brighton Beach is testing positive for lead paint, which falls onto cars and businesses

Hannah Kliger joined the CBS News New York team as a reporter in May 2022, focusing her coverage in Brooklyn. A native New Yorker, Hannah has received several awards for her investigative journalism ...
The Takeout on MSN

The Vintage Dishware That's Likely To Contain Lead (And How To Test For It)

Before you put your vintage dishware to use in the kitchen, it's a good idea to check the surface for the presence of lead, a ...
Scientific American

Lead from Old Paint and Pipes Is Still a Deadly Hazard in Millions of U.S. Homes

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. Lead is a potent neurotoxin that causes severe health effects such as ...
WNCT

Onslow County school tests positive for lead paint, prompting testing, removal

NOTE: Onslow County Schools has clarified who will be eligible for the lead testing. Details are updated in the below story. SWANSBORO, N.C. (WNCT) — A recent inspection at a Swansboro Elementary ...
Yahoo

When Should You Test For Lead And Asbestos In Your Home?

When you're in your house, you expect to be safe. If your home was built before 1980, though, it's possible that you have dangerous materials in place that were used as part of home construction ...