Plus, what is causing a home’s exterior paint job to blister? Send you home improvement questions to [email protected]. Q. I live in an old 1800s home and had the floors tested for asbestos. The ...

Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and improvement for many prominent publications. She also spent several years working at a tech startup for an interior design game ...

Q. Our home has old linoleum in the kitchen and hall that I would like to remove and replace, or, if the floor is decent, refinish the wood. What are the dangers of asbestos? We’ve lived here 33 years ...

The construction industry began using asbestos in the early 20th century because of its heat resistance, durability, and insulating properties. However, as health risks associated with asbestos came ...