Homeowners who do their own work in their own home are exempt from RRP rules. EPA does, however, urge homeowners to read EPA's Renovate Right: Important Lead Hazard Information for Families, Child Care Providers, and Schools. Homeowners can also call the National Lead Information Center at 1-800-424-LEAD (5323) for more information or visit EPA’s website at: http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
New Rules for Homes Built Prior to 1978
If you are planning renovation, repair, or painting (RRP) on a home built before 1978, you should be aware of EPA rules that require such work be done by certified contractors who must follow EPA work guidelines. This may complicate or add expense to such projects. RRP rules in Oregon are jointly administered and enforced by the Construction Contractors Board (CCB) and the Department of Human Services (DHS). For information visit: http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/
Homeowners who do their own work in their own home are exempt from RRP rules. EPA does, however, urge homeowners to read EPA's Renovate Right: Important Lead Hazard Information for Families, Child Care Providers, and Schools. Homeowners can also call the National Lead Information Center at 1-800-424-LEAD (5323) for more information or visit EPA’s website at: http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/
Homeowners who do their own work in their own home are exempt from RRP rules. EPA does, however, urge homeowners to read EPA's Renovate Right: Important Lead Hazard Information for Families, Child Care Providers, and Schools. Homeowners can also call the National Lead Information Center at 1-800-424-LEAD (5323) for more information or visit EPA’s website at: http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Don't Water a Dead Plant
This blog post is much more personal than I am used to writing. Maybe I should be more personal in my blogging - I don't know as I'm still rather new to it.
I was getting some education this morning and one of the quotes that stuck with me was, "Don't water a dead plant." (thank you, Dirk Zeller). Although the speaker was referring to prospects that never seem to want to buy a home, the analogy can be used for pretty much anything. Life, and the relationships we grow, need to have nourishment on a constant basis - not just when the relationship is about to falter.
I'm certainly no green thumb but I've managed to keep the one plant I received from my grandmother's home after her passing alive and well for over 5 years now because of the weekly watering. That plant means more to me than most people know - hence the keeping it alive. In my real estate practice I have always wanted to keep in touch with my past clients on a regular basis. Well, life has a way of messing with the most well-laid plans.
Count this post as the first step of a long-overdue process by which I commit myself to keeping in touch with my past clients, friends and co-workers (yes, even though I work in the same office, sometimes I don't see or speak with some associates for months).
My grandmother's plant is sitting at my house waiting for me to water it. I think I'll do that tonight as soon as I get home.
I was getting some education this morning and one of the quotes that stuck with me was, "Don't water a dead plant." (thank you, Dirk Zeller). Although the speaker was referring to prospects that never seem to want to buy a home, the analogy can be used for pretty much anything. Life, and the relationships we grow, need to have nourishment on a constant basis - not just when the relationship is about to falter.
I'm certainly no green thumb but I've managed to keep the one plant I received from my grandmother's home after her passing alive and well for over 5 years now because of the weekly watering. That plant means more to me than most people know - hence the keeping it alive. In my real estate practice I have always wanted to keep in touch with my past clients on a regular basis. Well, life has a way of messing with the most well-laid plans.
Count this post as the first step of a long-overdue process by which I commit myself to keeping in touch with my past clients, friends and co-workers (yes, even though I work in the same office, sometimes I don't see or speak with some associates for months).
My grandmother's plant is sitting at my house waiting for me to water it. I think I'll do that tonight as soon as I get home.
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