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Originally Posted by legion
Heat.
I prefer sanding for a few thin layers, but I'd avoid doing that considering you probably have some lead paint and small children. Similarly, disolving the paint may just move the lead.
Using heat takes some time to learn to do well, but once you get it down, there is nothing quicker. You will also have less small debris and almost none of it will be airborne.
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yes - if you can possibly leave the old paint (or as much as possible) do that. You are playing with your childrens' health (not to mention behavioral abnormalities from even low levels fo lead exposure).
I would also seriously consider paying the big bucks for a contractor who is certified to remove/abate lead based paints.
In any case, send the wife & kids on a vacation while the work is done. Afterward, I would even think about having the top layers of soil removed within a few feet of the house - replace and redo your shrubs.