Weekly Roundup

Weekly Roundup

Lots of gardening thoughts this week including a composting hack, a yard remodel regret, a crop harvest plan, and other things like lead safety, Alison’s kitchen makeover, a new book from everyone’s favorite old home account, supporting family visitation, the new item I hung to attract creatures, an assignment for high schoolers that I want to try, a TP recommendation, fix-it clinics, and more!

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How To Safely Work Around Lead-Based Paint When Re-Painting The Exterior of an Old House

How To Safely Work Around Lead-Based Paint When Re-Painting The Exterior of an Old House

Our century-old house has been in need of a fresh paint job and the task of dealing with the layers of lead-based paint was admittedly intimidating. There are a few key steps to keep lead out of our waterways, soil, air, and homes when working outside. I’m here to share exactly what to do (and not do!) when prepping a house for a quality paint job while taking the greatest cautions with lead.

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