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Asbestos
Asbestos is generally found in older homes, in the siding, linoleum or wrapped around ductwork. Here's how to identify asbestos, assess its potential health risk and remove it.
At the time of writing, Elizabeth Weintraub, DRE # 00697006, is a Broker-Associate at Lyon Real Estate in Sacramento, California.
Asbestos & Cancer Risk
From the National Cancer Institute, a splendid question and answer format that tells you what asbestos looks like, the threats to your health and what you can do if you are exposed to it.
EPA & Asbestos
Read what the Environmental Protection Agency recommends and your options of encapsulation. It's not always necessary to remove asbestos.