Originally Posted by Fred Garvin (MP)

several options come to mind:

(1) move in and don't worry about lead based paint - don't let you kids gnaw on painted surfaces or knock holes in painted walls

(2) Google lead based paint tests and learn about how to either get a professional, accredited lab to test samples you provide (they'll tell you how to collect) - but this is probably an expensive and time consuming option and the landlord might not be thrilled at this prospect - if lead is detected, then he/she

Originally Posted by dcgrl

Do you have children?

Originally Posted by ncmickey

If they building was build before 1978, it most likely has lead paint. That doesn't necessarily make it dangerous by itself.

First, read this info. Dont trust the landlord or what they say.
Dont take this lightly. Lead is dangerous to adults also, just not kids. If the lead paint is disturbed, there could be lead dust

Lead | US EPA

These things can expose the lead to you. Unless you KNOW NONE of these things has happened, be cautious. TEST for

Originally Posted by Jkgourmet

If by best, you mean most reliable and fastest, that would be Time Warner Cable. The only alternative using that criteria would be U-Verse, if it's available in your area.

If you are expecting good customer service or low prices from TWC, I'm sorry to say you will be disappointed.

But with that limited U-Verse exception, I'm VERY sorry to say that TWC has a lock on reliable and fast internet.

One additional positive thing about TWC: No contract.

Originally Posted by wheelsup

I have used the cheapie 768k internet from TWC, back then it was $15 promotional then $20. That has since been raised I think and now we're at $40 for whatever that tiered plan is (normal "high speed" now).

If you are leaving for a few days call and cancel. They have called me back the day afterward and offered a much better deal. The threats don't really work anymore in my experience. You actually have to cut the cord...

I was reading folks in Europe have