Lead Paint in New Construction vs. Older Homes
Why lead paint risk is fundamentally an older-home issue, what the 1978 ban actually means, and how to think about renovated older homes.
Basics
Lead Paint Myths vs. Facts: What’s Actually True
Separate real lead paint risk from common myths — does painting over it seal the danger, and is it only a concern in visibly deteriorating homes?
Lead Paint and Home Insurance: Disclosure Rules You Should Know
How lead paint intersects with home insurance and federal/state disclosure requirements during real estate transactions.
Lead Paint Glossary: Terms You’ll See on Test Reports and Regulations
A plain-English glossary of lead paint terms — XRF, RRP, abatement, encapsulation, and more — to help you understand reports and regulations.
A First-Time Homeowner’s Guide to Lead Paint
Everything a first-time owner of a pre-1978 home needs to know about lead paint: testing, understanding results, and safe renovation practices.
What Is Lead Paint? A Homeowner’s Guide to Testing and Abatement in Older Homes
Learn what lead paint testing and abatement in older homes involves, health risks, DIY testing options, and when to hire a certified professional.
How Common Is Lead Paint in U.S. Homes? Prevalence, Risk Factors, and What Homeowners Should Know
Learn how common lead paint is in older homes, key risk factors, and when lead paint testing and abatement in older homes how common matters.