How can you tell if your well water is bad?

• <div><p>Some of the signs that could mean your water is contaminated, such as cloudiness or bubbliness, could also be non-problems that don’t affect your water’s potability. However, if your water smells or tastes strange, it’s a good idea to stop drinking it and test it immediately. If your well water is contaminated, the best way to discover that is to test it.</p></div>

Can I paint over lead paint?

• <div><p>You can paint over lead paint, or “encapsulate” it with a special paint that includes an ingredient called an encapsulant. The EPA approves encapsulation as a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-options-do-i-have-remove-lead-paint.htm">lead paint removal method</a> as long as the paint remains undisturbed. Standard types of paint without an “encapsulant” from the big box stores or hardware stores do not meet EPA standards for remediation of lead-based paint.</p></div>

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Q: Do you have to remove lead paint?

• <div><p>You do not have to remove lead paint if the surface is not chipping or peeling or if there are no pregnant people or children under the age of six who live in or regularly visit your home. Lead paint is a particular risk for young children whose brains and bodies are not fully developed. Experts strongly recommend that you call a pro to remove lead paint if it&rsquo;s peeling or flaking, no matter who lives in the home. You can experience lead poisoning by breathing in or ingesting just a small amount of it.</p></div>

Q: What does lead dust look like?

• <div><p>Unfortunately, lead dust does not look different from any other type of dust. You cannot detect it with the naked eye. To determine if you have lead dust in your home, you will need to hire a local company to take a sample from the paint and test it for you in a lab.</p></div>

Q: Can I paint over lead paint?

• <div><p>You can paint over lead paint, or &ldquo;encapsulate&rdquo; it with a special paint that includes an ingredient called an encapsulant. The EPA approves encapsulation as a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-options-do-i-have-remove-lead-paint.htm">lead paint removal method</a> as long as the paint remains undisturbed. Standard types of paint without an &ldquo;encapsulant&rdquo; from the big box stores or hardware stores do not meet EPA standards for remediation of lead-based paint.</p></div>

Q: What factors affect testing costs?

• <div><p>Costs depend on test type, home size, number of testing locations, and whether follow-up testing is required.</p></div>

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This was our second home improvement project with Kirk (ASK), and once again, both Kirk and Paul were fantastic to work with. Communication was clear and consistent throughout the entire process, and they were always generous with their suggestions, guidance, and support along the way! This...
ASK Home Improvements, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2025
David and his crew have done various landscaping, tree trimming, stone work, and masonry work. They have always done an exceptional job. On time, clean, and flexible.
DREAMING LANDSCAPING INC
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Reviewed in April 2024
Once again and with the highest confidence, we hired Russell's Contracting to convert our back entrance into a more open, useful mudroom. As promised, they arrived on time on the expected date and started by sealing off the back entrance for dust. The demolition of the closet was first done,...
Russell's Contracting, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2023
I hired Dylan to take down 3 large pine trees and grind the stumps. He and his crew did an excellent job. The work was skillfully done with only minor damage to our yard and his price was reasonableâ better than the other bids I got. Highly recommend.
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Reviewed in August 2023
ROGER IS A PERSONABLE PROFESSIONAL WHO CAME THE MORNING AFTER MY CALL TO HIML HE, GAVE AN ESTIMATE, AND WENT RIGHT TO WORK AFTER MY OK. HE WAS DILIGENT AND DID A GREAT JOB OF REMOVING A NUMBER OF ASSOSRTED SIZED STUMPS. HE FINISHED , LEAVING MY YARD IN EXCELENT LOOKING CONDITION. NO...
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Reviewed in August 2023
Craig was thorough and efficient. Showed up on time and the work was quality.
Rider's Home Improvements
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Reviewed in April 2023
Very happy with the results. Kristian was professional and did what I asked. Would definitely hire again.
White Mountain Precision Painting
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Reviewed in January 2023
I had work completed on 3 different locations / properties. All the work was grade A - done competently, with high quality, and with thought as to how to best approach the issue, and address it. I was asked when there were complications or unexpected discoveries exactly how to proceed. A few...
Makeovers Renos & Rehabs by Joe Jacobs
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Reviewed in September 2022
Very thorough and pleasant to work with, Highly recommend!
D & L Cleaning Services
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We had a big job. Removed a few big trees, trimmed a couple of other trees, and removed about 10 big stumps. It took him longer than expected but he did an amazing job. We already hired him for our next job.
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Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts

You do not have to remove lead paint if the surface is not chipping or peeling or if there are no pregnant people or children under the age of six who live in or regularly visit your home. Lead paint is a particular risk for young children whose brains and bodies are not fully developed. Experts strongly recommend that you call a pro to remove lead paint if it’s peeling or flaking, no matter who lives in the home. You can experience lead poisoning by breathing in or ingesting just a small amount of it.

Unfortunately, lead dust does not look different from any other type of dust. You cannot detect it with the naked eye. To determine if you have lead dust in your home, you will need to hire a local company to take a sample from the paint and test it for you in a lab.

Some of the signs that could mean your water is contaminated, such as cloudiness or bubbliness, could also be non-problems that don’t affect your water’s potability. However, if your water smells or tastes strange, it’s a good idea to stop drinking it and test it immediately. If your well water is contaminated, the best way to discover that is to test it.

You can paint over lead paint, or “encapsulate” it with a special paint that includes an ingredient called an encapsulant. The EPA approves encapsulation as a lead paint removal method as long as the paint remains undisturbed. Standard types of paint without an “encapsulant” from the big box stores or hardware stores do not meet EPA standards for remediation of lead-based paint.

Costs depend on test type, home size, number of testing locations, and whether follow-up testing is required.

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