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There's something in the air. Advice on sources of air pollution in the home. Looks at asbestos, histoplasmosis, radon, and urea formaldehyde foam insulation.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Jul 1989 (v.12#10) pg. 14

Tips on removing and disposing of house siding which contains asbestos.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #287 Mar 1988 (v.38#3) pg. 11

Tips on safely removing and disposing of asbestos shingles.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #302 Oct 1989 (v.39#9) pg. 9

Advice on precautions to take when asbestos is present in old flooring.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #381 Sep 1997 (v.47#8) pg. 12

Advice on testing old hot-water pipe insulation for asbestos. Tips on making minor repairs to damaged asbestos insulation and professional removal of asbestos.
FINE HOMEBUILDING #70 Oct-Nov 1991 pg. 18

How to avoid using asbestos liners for crucibles when melting casting metal.
GEMS & MINERALS #517 Nov 1980 pg. 34

Tips on determining if materials in an old house contain asbestos. Guidelines on precautions for handling old construction materials that contain asbestos.
HARROWSMITH #88 Nov-Dec 1989 (v.14#4) pg. 113

Deadly dust. How to find asbestos in your home and what (if anything) you should do about it.
HOME MECHANIX #709 May 1987 (v.83) pg. 58
Added Info HOME MECHANIX #717 Jan 1988 (v.84) pg. 11

Asbestos in the home. Professional reviews the types of asbestos problems that homeowners typically face.
HOME MECHANIX #720 Apr 1988 (v.84) pg. 38

Coping with lead and asbestos in your home. Some tips.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #117 May-Jun 1989 pg. 26
Added Info MOTHER EARTH NEWS #120 Nov-Dec 1989 pg. 14

Asbestos advice. How to protect your home from the dangers of asbestos.
NEW SHELTER Jul-Aug 1983 (v.4#6) pg. 64

Tips on removing asbestos siding.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Jun 1982 (v.10#6) pg. 120

Tips on how to handle asbestos pipe insulation in your home.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Aug-Sep 1983 (v.11#7) pg. 134

A look at asbestos in older houses and information on professional removal or encapsulation.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Mar-Apr 1987 (v.15#2) pg. 34

Testing for asbestos. Guidelines for identifying a potential hazard in old houses.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Nov-Dec 1997 (v.25#6) pg. 50

Tip on sealing asbestos-insulated pipes found in some home-heating systems.
POPULAR SCIENCE Nov 1986 (v.229#5) pg. 112
Added Info POPULAR SCIENCE Mar 1987 (v.230#3) pg. 2
Added Info POPULAR SCIENCE May 1987 (v.230#5) pg. 8

How to find asbestos in your home and what to do about it.
PRACTICAL HOMEOWNER Sep 1986 (v.1#1) pg. 12

Asbestos in and around your home. How to spot a problem and whom to call for help.
SUNSET Sep 1988 (v.181#3) pg. 84

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