You probably don’t think about asbestos exposure very often. The EPA banned its use in 1989, and after all the news articles about how asbestos causes cancer and mesothelioma, who would want to use it ...

If you want to cause homeowner anxiety, there's no better word to do it than "asbestos." Implicated in 5,000 U.S. deaths annually, it's nearly ubiquitous yet little understood in its threat. Here's a ...

Even though exposure to asbestos can be a major health risk, most homeowners insurance doesn't cover the removal of it. Policies exclude pollution, which generally prevents reimbursement for cleaning ...

You probably don’t think about asbestos exposure very often. The EPA banned its use in 1989, and after all the news articles about how asbestos causes cancer and mesothelioma, who would want to use it ...

Question: My 1970s cottage-cheese acoustic ceiling has been lab-tested and found to contain asbestos. Is it legal for me as a homeowner to remove the acoustic material if I use the proper safety ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The architecture of buildings around Denver stands as a testament to years past. Styles of older homes can run the gamut from a classic bungalow to a ...

Trailers loaded with asbestos waste remain at an Islip Terrace home nearly two years after a tenant reported them to authorities, but in a twist, it may be the tenant who is removed first. Tenant ...

- Beth S., Redondo Beach, Calif. Dear Beth: The only reliable way to know if your home contains asbestos is to hire an environmental consulting firm or asbestos building inspector. They'll take ...

Seminole County’s efforts to tear down a dilapidated house neighbors have long called an “absolute nightmare” are delayed again — this time by asbestos, a known carcinogen. The county on Monday ...