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Asbestos is one of those things that many people hear about but don’t really understand. People know that older buildings seem to have a lot of asbestos, they know that the material can cause health problems, and they know...

Lead-based paint and lead-contaminated dust have created health hazards for young children and adults for over a century. However, lead exposure only became apparent in the 1970s. It is illegal to build a home and use lead-based paint, yet...

New York City tenants consistently look for an apartment with large windows and copious amounts of natural light. However, families with small children must take extra precautions to keep them safe around windows. Small children can occasionally fall out...

One of the best, and rarest, appliances in New York City is the dishwasher. Making life incredibly convenient for those who don’t have time or helping those who simply hate to wash dishes, these marvelous machines can be the...

Many people in New York City think gardening is out of their reach. Most people don’t have balconies or backyards, and it’s illegal to have a garden on a fire escape. However, there are plenty of ways to create...

Storage is hard to come by in New York City. Apartments are cramped, and even larger apartments don't always have storage. There’s only so much a person can fit into an apartment. Luckily for the good citizens of NYC,...