BigBrain asked: I am renovating a townhome. The kitchen and bathroom have linoleum floors which are lifting and need to be replaced. Unfortunately, both have asbestos, making removal expensive. Does anyone have suggestions for alternatives to removing the linoleum, such as putting a new floor directly onto the old linoleum? (Give [...]

Buhaha asked: Does anyone know if contractors in NY State must have a house tested for ASBESTOS before tearing out drywall, flooring, sheetrock, etc? I’ve heard that OSHA demands testing on any building, even private homes if it is built before 1974 to protect workers from ASBESTOS exposure. If a contractor gets caught doing even [...]

MDHanner asked: I need to remove some ceiling popcorn and there may be asbestos. What precautions do I need to take in removal (i.e. eye/lung/skin protection) and disposal (sealed plastic bags, dumpster, etc…)? Thanks.

susie asked: Our house was built in 1939 and has plaster walls and ceilings. While a friend was cutting through the ceiling in order to install can lights, it dawned on him that the sheetrock behind the plaster may contain asbestos–it is sheetrock covered with brown paper on both sides.
Is there a sure way [...]

patchouli asked: I know you have to have a company in hazmat suits come out and they seal the area off and work with a machine that draws in the air and fibers, but isn’t there still some residue in the air and on things that can be dangerous? I’m worried I should sell [...]

Frank W asked: My records are in a wood cabnet which was made over ten years ago by a cabnet maker. When the temp. gets hot in the summer their is a strange order.

♥monamarie♥ asked: We have discovered asbestos tile under the carpet and want to put in hardwood floors.

Vanessa asked: I live in Australia do you know when they stopped using asbestos to use as weatherboard (shingles)? I have a room built out the back made of weatherboard (shingles) I think it’s asbestos but not sure the room looks like it could of been build in the 1970’s to late 80’s. who do [...]

peaceful asked: My home was build in 1972 and the ceiling had sprayed with
popcorn texture. I would like to hire some contractor to remove it but I heard many people said that It is very dangerous because the ceiling might contents asbestos and ofcourse it not good for your health. I plan to have a [...]

hoc2424 asked: There are two walls, maybe three, that i would like to take down but i have a feeling that they walls have asbestos. I have not had the walls tested but i am almost sure they do since the house was built around 1920. The walls are about 15×8. Does anyone know the [...]