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Chinese drywall

Written by Jon Bolton |

Newsflash! According to Channel 13 News... "In Central Florida 1 to 5 cases each have been reported in Orange, Polk, Brevard, Flagler and Marion County. In Lake County, officials have received 6 to 20 reports of the tainted drywall." CPSC stats as of December 3, 2009, lists …

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Lead based paint

Written by Jon Bolton |

The Federal lead hammer is about to drop. Please don’t shoot the messenger! April 22, 2010 is the big day. On this date and moving forward, all persons and firms working in pre-1978 homes and child-occupied facilities must be certified and use lead-safe wor…

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