As we ramp up for the holidays, it’s easy to get lost in the beautiful lights & displays. If you are like many people, you may even get caught up in the decorating fiasco. But when you receive that December electric bill, the magic can quickly disappear. To help cut down on some electric costs… Read More
Radon Exposure and the Holidays
Radon exposure is always on our minds here at Trinity Radon. We think it would be great if it was on everyone’s minds! Each year, 160,000 people die from Lung Cancer. That is more than Breast, Prostate & Colorectal cancer deaths combined. Extended radon exposure can lead to lung cancer and accounts for 16,000 of… Read More
Lung Cancer Diagnosis
We have a special guest post reblogged from Harold Wimmer. Wimmer is the CEO & National President of the American Lung Association. He firmly believes in helping smokers quit through offering support & education, as well as through research. This great article (which first appeared on HuffPost) profoundly brings to light the very serious issue… Read More
Oswego Homes & Radon
Many homeowners in Oswego, IL do not realize that Radon is a problem in their homes. In reality, over 50% of homes tested in Kendall County from 2003-2009 exceeded the EPA action level of 4.0 pCi/L. 1 in 15 homes in Oswego have dangerous levels of radon. Oswego is located in Kendall County – which… Read More
Radon Problems in the Home
Often, homeowners are not aware of the radon problems lurking in their homes. One of the biggest radon problems is that you cannot smell, taste or see it. You will not experience any symptoms from being exposed to it. The only way to know that you have radon problems is to test for radon. Though… Read More
Radon Prevention & Children
Once you had a baby, did you take precautionary measures to protect him or her from harm? If you are like us, we are assuming you installed child safety locks, outlet covers on all of your sockets & anything dangerous out of reach. With all of the steps you do take, radon prevention may not… Read More
Radon Level Testing: Quick Tips
Radon is a natural radioactive gas that you can’t see, smell, or taste. Breathing in too much radon can cause lung cancer, especially if you smoke. About 1 out of every 15 homes in the United States has a level of radon that needs to be reduced. Testing is the only way to know if your… Read More
Best Time to Test for Radon
With the unseasonably cool weather, we’ve been getting a lot of inquires about the best time to test for radon. There are some great test guidelines about the best time to test for radon. However, it’s important to note that if you are concerned your home has high levels of radon, the best time to… Read More
Radon Exposure Outside Risk
In almost every post, we’ve talked about how radon gas is naturally occurring. When radon gas becomes trapped in your home, it creates unsafe levels, increasing your risk of radon exposure. The national average of outside radon levels is 0.4 pCi/L. While the only truly safe level of radon is no radon, this is well… Read More
Safe Level of Radon Vs Acceptable Levels
Since the EPA has declared that the action level for radon is 4.0pCi/L, a lot of people assume this is a safe level of radon. In reality, the only SAFE level of radon gas is to have no radon. It’s a carcinogen, one that causes lung cancer. The US EPA says “Any radon exposure has… Read More
