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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.

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