New Lead Paint Regulations for Pre-1978 Housing

As of April 22, 2010, there are important new federal lead-based paint regulations to take into account if you’re having any work done in a home built prior to 1978.  Here’s a quote from the lead-based paint information page on the EPA website (emphasis mine): “EPA requires that firms performing renovation, repair, and painting projects [...]

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2008-2009 Cost vs. Value Remodel Report for Seattle

The yearly Cost vs. Value report is now out, showing the cost recouped for various remodel projects throughout the nation. Here’s the page with the Seattle Cost vs. Value data, or you can link to the national Cost vs. Value page here. Projects with some of the greatest returns included siding replacement, adding a wood [...]

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