ISBN: 080504177X 9780805041774

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Page count: 372

The Home Environmental Sourcebook will walk you through 50 possible on- and off-site hazards that can be found in your home and in the surrounding neighborhoods, such as asbestos, dry cleaners, electromagnetic fields, gas stations, lead-based paint, radon, and toxic waste dumps. Each entry offers an in-depth background, discusses the health and financial risks and how to manage them, presents the outlook on laws that regulate disclosure and cleanup, and contains detailed information on what to look for, how to test, and where to go for help. The Home Environmental Sourcebook is critical for home owners, buyers, sellers, developers, inspectors, banks, and real estate professionals.