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Renting With Kids in an Older Home? How to Check for Lead Hazards

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By the MycoTest News Desk · Reviewed for accuracy by MycoTest's environmental testing specialists Moving into a rental home built before 1978 with young children...

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Asbestos in Vinyl and Linoleum Flooring: What Homeowners Need to Know

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By the MycoTest News Desk · Reviewed for accuracy by MycoTest's environmental testing specialists If your home was built before 1980, there's a good chance...

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Kitchen Fire Smoke Damage: What Settles on Your Walls

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By the MycoTest News Desk · Reviewed for accuracy by MycoTest's environmental testing specialists A kitchen fire can be over in minutes, but the damage...

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Stay Indoors Warnings in 5 States as Wildfire Soot Invades Homes

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By the MycoTest News Desk · Reviewed for accuracy by MycoTest's environmental testing specialists Health officials have issued stay indoors warnings across five US states...

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Lead in Painted Furniture, Toys, and Antiques: What to Know

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By the MycoTest News Desk · Reviewed for accuracy by MycoTest's environmental testing specialists That charming antique dresser or vintage toy chest may add character...

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Vermiculite Attic Insulation: How to Check for Asbestos

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By the MycoTest News Desk · Reviewed for accuracy by MycoTest's environmental testing specialists If your home was built or insulated between the 1920s and...

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Court Rules EPA Violated Soot Standards: What Homeowners Need to Know

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By the MycoTest News Desk · Reviewed for accuracy by MycoTest's environmental testing specialists A federal court has ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency violated...

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Testing for Soot Before You Repaint After a Fire

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By the MycoTest News Desk · Reviewed for accuracy by MycoTest's environmental testing specialists After a house fire, your first instinct might be to clean...

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How to Test for Lead Dust After Replacing Old Windows

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By the MycoTest News Desk · Reviewed for accuracy by MycoTest's environmental testing specialists Replacing old windows is one of the best upgrades you can...

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