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Ladder safety	How to do it right when you have to work high off the ground.
Latex gloves	These indispensable tools help guard against infection and chemical exposure.
Lead paint	If it’s in good shape, it just needs regular cleaning to avoid hazards.
LEDs	Solid-state lighting (SSL) technology uses semi-conducting materials to convert electricity into light. SSL is an umbrella term encompassing both light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs).
LEED	The U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ is a nationally accepted benchmark.
Loose fill insulation	A form of unfaced insulation.

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