Does Some Attic Insulation Contain Asbestos?

Monday, September 29th, 2008

By William Kibbel, Old House Inspector I received an e-mail from a homeowner concerned that his attic might have asbestos insulation.  A home inspector pointed out that the insulation behind the upstairs knee-walls is called “something wool”.  It’s old, dirty and fibrous and the inspector told him that it should be ...

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Tips for Using a Ladder Safely

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

By William Kibbel, Old House Inspector In the US, more than 500,000 people a year are treated for ladder related injuries, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.  Of those injuries, about 300 people die.  I’m up on some type of a ladder almost every day so I’d like to ...

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