Lead Paint Law in Effect for Replacement Window Projects
You may be hearing a lot of buzz lately about the EPA’s Lead Paint Rule. That’s because its requirements, defined in 2008, became effective just last month and that means a change in the way many remodeling companies are doing business. Almost any contractor can disturb lead-based paint during a repair or renovation, creating hazardous [...]
It’s that time of year again. The grass is green. The sky is blue. And your car is yellow from all the pollen. That’s right, it’s allergy season. It seems to get worse every year, and pollution certainly isn’t helping. Luckily you can limit allergens from getting in your home by sealing up your windows and doors.
Last week, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a “Safe Harbor” provision to ease some of the confusion about the new energy tax credit for replacement windows, doors, and skylights. Under the provision, previous energy-efficiency standards were retroactively put in place for a limited time, helping out homeowners who may not have known about the new standards.

