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I Sanded My Old Windows Without Protection—Then I Tested the Garden and Discovered What My Children Had Been Walking Through

May 26, 2026 by Dorothy Baker
I Sanded My Old Windows Without Protection—Then I Tested the Garden and Discovered What My Children Had Been Walking Through

A parent’s cautionary tale of lead paint contamination from DIY window sanding—and why testing your garden after renovation work could be the most important safety step you never knew to take.

Categories DIY Tags child health, DIY dangers, home renovation safety, lead paint, sash windows Leave a comment

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