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A Safe Haven? A Homeownership Guide to Assessing Environmental Hazards

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This unique book blends personal experience with research and case histories to address common concerns about home safety and environmental safety. From radon and asbestos to risk assessments, hazardous waste and poor water, and health risks of community problems, A Safe Haven? provides a general homeowner's guide to assessing hazards.

This book, A Safe Haven? is a must have for anyone who is looking into buying, building or owns a home. It not only defines in a understandale manner different types concerns to be aware of (such as asbestos, radon, lead and underground tanks), but it guides the reader to questions that should be asked to the original owner of the house as well. It definitely informed me about many things that I was not aware of, and would not even think to be concerned about, yet are very critical to know. I read this book before closing on my house, and it made my husband and I forewarned about certain potential situations rather than forearmed with lots of unexpected work and bills!

This book not only brought to my attention the many hidden and common hazards associated with owning a home, but it was written in a clear and concise way for the layperson to understand. With the environmental dangers increasing in our world today, the topic is one we can no longer ignore or depend on others to take responsibility for. The health and safety of our families is always one of our greatest concerns and "A Safe Haven" thankfully points out ways in which we can eliminate or at least reduce the possibility of harm to those we live with and love. By educating yourself for a minimal cost, you can avoid much larger expenses in the long-term. Also a necessity for anyone associated with the house building process.