Expect a sealed work area, not a demolition crew. A typical asbestos abatement runs: regulatory notification, then setup...

Federal law does not require you to test a pre-1978 rental — but it does require you to...

It can, if the building is old enough. Asbestos was a common additive in drywall joint (taping) compound...

It depends on the policy and, above all, on what caused the water. Mold is rarely covered as...

Mold can begin growing on wet porous materials in about 24 to 48 hours. That is why EPA...

If a radon test came back at or above the EPA action level of 4 pCi/L, the next...

Yes — storm, fire, or water damage to a building built before 1980 can disturb asbestos-containing materials, and...

Yes — in almost every case a commercial building renovated before the 1980s needs an asbestos survey first....

A landlord who finds mold in a rental property should act on two things at once: fix the...

Vermiculite attic insulation can be dangerous because a large share of it — sold for decades under the...

You cannot tell whether a popcorn ceiling contains asbestos by looking at it — the only way to...

A standard home inspection does not test for asbestos, lead paint, or hidden mold. If you're buying a...