When Was Asbestos Banned in the US? The Real Timeline
Asbestos was restricted in steps from 1973 to 2024. The real timeline and where it hides in older homes.
Mario Rodríguez
What Year Was Lead Paint Banned, and Why 1978 Isn’t the Whole Story
The CPSC banned lead paint for homes in 1978, but most older homes still have some. HUD figures by build year.
Polybutylene Pipe: Years Installed, How to Spot It, Insurance Issues
Installed from 1978 to the mid-1990s in up to 10 million homes. How to spot PB2110 and what it means for insurance.
Knob-and-Tube Wiring: Years Used and Insurance Problems
Common from about 1880 to the 1940s. How to spot knob-and-tube, why insurers balk and what to ask before you buy.