By Marcie Geffner - HSH.com
Homes can be surprisingly dangerous places with the potential for both environmental hazards and safety concerns.
Homes can contain lead-based paint, asbestos, formaldehyde, radon, mold, imported drywall and other substances that can cause illnesses or chronic health problems. Homes are also full of safety hazards from stairs and stoves to bathtubs and swimming pools that can contribute to accidents, injuries or deaths.
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