Testing for lead and asbestos is important as they are dangerous chemicals that can lurk in the paint, insulation, and drywall of homes built in the early 1900s.

Q: My home has "popcorn" ceilings, the kind with asbestos. The cost of asbestos removal is so high, I've decided to overlay the ceilings with drywall. The person I've hired to do the work suggested ...

Popcorn ceilings have fallen out of fashion over the years, but before you rush to tear yours down, it helps to get an idea of what you can expect to pay.

Q: The home inspector I hired never mentioned that the floor tiles and air duct insulation contain asbestos. Shouldn't he have pointed this out? A: Asbestos is generally regarded as “outside the ...

OLYMPIA – People buying supplies for a home remodeling project might not realize that they have asbestos in them. The state Senate says the product should say so, right on the label. This week, it ...

When it comes to houses built from the 1960s to late '80s, nothing says "needs updating" quite like popcorn (aka "acoustic" or "cottage cheese") ceilings. They collect dust and cobwebs, are tough to ...

Q: We found a half-filled can of liquid asbestos in the cellar which must have been there since we bought our house 30 years ago! Is this something that can be brought to a household hazardous waste ...