The heart of the home has always been the kitchen, much like the heart of New York City has been Central Park. Not always like the kitchen, but since the first section of the 843-acre park opened in 1858.
Building owners in New York City maybe be assessed with penalties up to $10,000 from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for not hiring a licensed mold assessor to inspect and remedy mold conditions.
Lead paint in residential units was banned in 1978 due to health concerns. Lead dust, which comes from lead paint, is the most common source of lead poisoning for people and pets.
The earliest wallpapers in the 16th century were used in small spaces in common homes in Europe, and by the 20th century, wallpaper was popular in all rooms, including palaces, mansions, brownstones and glamorous high-rises.
Old oak cabinets with outdated hardware in a kitchen with wood, louvered, bi-fold doors concealing the laundry space can drag down the most optimistic of homeowners after a while.
