Any house or apartment built before 1978 could have lead-based paint hazards. It is very important that any repair or remodeling work is done safely to prevent lead-exposure. Without proper training, someone trying to fix the lead problem could make it a lot worse. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) maintains a database of contractors and firms that are certified to work with lead-based paint safely. Click here to search the database and find a trained professional!
