Following the lead of rival Home Depot, Mooresville-based Lowe’s said Thursday it will phase out products that contain potentially dangerous chemicals called phthalates by the end of the year. Lowe’s, ...

Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design. She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers ...

The decision from Home Depot, the world’s largest home-improvement chain, came Wednesday after the company said it worked with consumer groups who warned about vinyl flooring that contains chemicals ...