Good Neighbor Tips from Erin Doan, State Farm Insurance, Scottville,www.erindoan.com. If your home was built before 1978, it likely contains lead-based paint. Deteriorated lead-based paint is present in as many as 24 million residences in the United States, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Lead exposure isn’t something to take lightly, particularly if you have young children. …