Homes can be surprisingly dangerous places with the
potential for both environmental hazards and safety concerns. They can contain lead-based paint, asbestos,
formaldehyde, radon, mold, imported drywall and other substances that can cause
illnesses or chronic health problems. Homes are also full of safety hazards
from stairs and stoves to bathtubs and swimming pools that can contribute to
accidents, injuries or deaths. In this 3 part series we will explore ways to
improve the health of your home.
Home inspection
One way to find these hazards is get a home inspection,
but that's only a starting point. A home inspector can't move furniture or
boxes without the homeowner's permission and even a vacant house isn't 100
percent accessible.
First-time homebuyers especially should seek the help of
a home inspector as they have never been through the home buying process before
and are not aware of the potential problems they could encounter as homeowners.
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