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How worried should I be about lead paint when swapping out old windows?

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michelle_diver
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Kinda makes you wonder what’s hiding behind the trim, right?

Totally get where you’re coming from. When we swapped out our living room windows last winter, I was convinced there’d be a horror show behind the casings. Turned out, just a ton of crusty old caulk and a few sketchy paint flakes. I did the lead swab thing too—negative, but still didn’t trust it 100%. I wore a mask, taped off the area, and vacuumed with a HEPA after. Maybe overkill, but better safe than sorry, especially with kids around. Those old houses always keep you guessing...


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