The rule comes as President Obama has proposed a $6 billion HomeStar program to expand energy-efficiency retrofits, which if approved by Congress could buoy the home remodeling business.

The problem, according to the NAHB, is that EPA has certified only 14,000 workers in lead-safe practices despite its own estimate that more than 200,000 will need to be trained.

via Green House – USATODAY.com.

Pella estimates that 25 percent of window-replacement projects will be affected by the regulations. The cost of meeting the new requirements could range from $120 to $190 per window opening, he said.

via NewsOK.com.

In addition, Sattler and the leasing agents provided to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development false lead paint disclosure forms on which tenants’ signatures were forged.

via The Middletown Press.