Lead Paint Dangers In NEW Homes With Kate Kirkwood

Author and lead paint expert Kate Kirkwood shares the risks of lead poisoning in homes--even new ones. Her book, Skylar Learns About Lead Poisoning teaches children how to stay safe from the dangers of lead. Kate also teaches parents about lead poisoning in, A Parent\'s 5 Step Guide To Lead Poisoning: Lead Paint, Clear And Simple.  New homes can have lead too. Kate reveals some surprising ways that lead can enter your home. And, the effects of lead poisoning can be deadly. She\'ll explain what to look for, and how to test for lead in your home. Kate also offers advice on whether you should remove the lead, or simply manage it.Listen To The Full Episode:[spp-player]What You\'ll Learn In This Episode:What are the effects of lead poisoning?How even new homes can have leadThe dangers of Grandma\'s heirloomsWhat certifications should contractors have to remove leadTips on safely cleaning and painting in old homesWhich lead testing kits are approved by the EPAWhen to remove lead in your home or manage itHow to safely manage lead in your homeWhat realtors should know about lead in homesResources in This Episode:Find Kate: Website Twitter FacebookSubscribe, Rate, & Like \'The Pitbull Patti Show\' in: iTunes Stitcher Facebook