When left undisturbed, lead paint is mostly a dormant hazard, but during a remodel it can become a serious health issue. Any contractor dealing with it should know how to properly handle lead paint ...

Thousands of families in Louisville are intimately familiar with the devastating reality of childhood lead exposure, but thousands more may be completely unaware that a dangerous neurotoxin is ...

This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Will Wiard, an Arlington-based real estate broker with Real Living| At Home. Please submit your questions via email. Q. Should I have a test ...

One principle of painting is that although you can use a latex-base paint over one with an oil base, you can’t use an oil over latex. But attempting to follow this rule can be tough. What happens when ...

Q. I have a brick house built in 1959. The previous owners had the brick painted white (looks like it was done twice). It needs to be painted again; I’d rather not. How can I remove the white paint?