In my experience (Northeast US) lead paint is in a lot of places that were constructed in the 70s or earlier. I have an old place and have to test for lead a lot if I’m doing renovations.

I have a front door that needs to be stripped and I think rather than doing it in place, I’ll make a temporary door and send the 150 year old one out to a pro, in order to be safer.

My partner and I are looking for a house. It's a) wild that I'm this put together and b) what the fuck houses are expensive.

On top of grad school and work, it's a lot to do. Portland has some great homes but y'all are proud of these mother fuckers

Gramsci wrote: Wed Oct 29, 2025 9:38 am

TylerDeadPine wrote: Wed Oct 29, 2025 8:02 am

Gramsci wrote: Wed Oct 29, 2025 7:23 am Thanks! Heat guns seem to come up as the best option. I’m a little nervous about that because it is a 1970s property and the paint could have lead in it… I’ll see if I can get it tested. If it did it would be the deepest layer.

There are some heat guns that specifically stop at a temperature lower than dangerous lead fuming... supposedly

Kids in the house so I’ll err on caution

Ah yes, what was I thinking - the lead fumes could turn into Tylenol.

Update: we've made a couple offers, and the counters were so infantile that we walked.

3rd offer had a reasonable counter, so we countered with that counter and are awaiting the response.

Anyone need r13 fiberglass insulation? I have 3-4 rolls that I'm trying to get rid of to clean out my garage - free obviously. Located in Uptown, Chicago - no car so can't deliver unfortunately.

Anyone have any recommendation for a kitchen contractor? I dont want anything fancy. I want to replace my counters (just want laminate), redo the backsplash/drywall. Install a new sink into the new counters. They will come to the near west Chicago burbs.