7 home repairs you can’t ignore (zz)--5# Living
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5. Peeling paint
Paint is like a home’s skin. It’s the first line of defense against
incursions by water and pests. Water that seeps into wood can lead to rot. At
the other extreme, unpainted wood can quickly get too dry and crack.
The fix:
Scrape off the old paint, sand the surface smooth and apply a coat or two of
fresh color. (Be cautious in homes built before 1978, since many still have
lead paint. Dust and chips from such paint can cause irreversible brain damage
in children and nerve damag
Paint is like a home’s skin. It’s the first line of defense against
incursions by water and pests. Water that seeps into wood can lead to rot. At
the other extreme, unpainted wood can quickly get too dry and crack.
The fix:
Scrape off the old paint, sand the surface smooth and apply a coat or two of
fresh color. (Be cautious in homes built before 1978, since many still have
lead paint. Dust and chips from such paint can cause irreversible brain damage
in children and nerve damag