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Are you looking into buying or selling your home?  If so, the EPA recommends having a radon test done in your home.  Since buying & selling a home is such a time sensitive process, the EPA has developed a guide to help homeowners make an educated decision in regards to radon testing. If you are… Read More

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE To kick off this series, we are going to provide you with a Radon Checklist. This is an important guideline to consider whether you are testing your home yourself, or having a professional test your home. Radon Checklist: Notify the occupants of the importance of proper testing… Read More

To continue with last week’s post, this will be a helpful guide to radon testing your home when you are getting ready to sell. If you have recently had radon testing done in your home, the buyer may still ask for a new test. This is especially true if the following conditions apply: 1)      The… Read More

If the Home Has Already Been Checked for Radon: Sometimes when you move forward with the purchase of a home, the sellers have recently had a radon test conducted. You may decide to accept this earlier test result, or you have the right to ask the seller for a new test to be conducted by… Read More

All of our posts in this series have addressed buying & selling a pre-existing home. But what if you are looking to build a brand new home? You do have options. There are such things as radon-resistant techniques. You can include these radon-resistant techniques in the construction of your new home. Radon-resistant techniques are an… Read More

Types of Radon Testing Devices Since you cannot see or smell radon, special radon testing devices are necessary to measure it. When you're ready to test your home, you can order a radon test kit by mail from a qualified radon measurement services provider or laboratory. You can also hire a qualified radon tester, very… Read More

Cooler weather is upon us, which means a higher electric bill. If you are anything like us, we are always looking for ways to save. There are many steps you can take to reduce your electric bill. Below are a few of our favorites: 1)      Change the temperature of your water heater to anywhere between… Read More

Radon Question #1 What is radon? Radon gas is a radioactive gas. It is released from the decay of uranium in rocks & soil. Radon is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas that seeps up through the ground & permeates the air. Radon Question #2 How am I exposed to radon? Radon gas is present in… Read More

Even though it is naturally occurring, many people do not realize how radon enters their homes. It comes from the ground & moves up into the air. This radon infused air enters into you home, where it becomes trapped & can pose a danger to your family. Here are 7 ways that radon enters into… Read More

With all of the YouTube & Google tutorials, it's pretty easy to jump on the do-it-yourself bandwagon. There is nothing worse though, than getting neck deep into a project and realizing you are drowning. There are some things that are better left to the professionals, including installing a radon mitigation system. Hiring a Radon Mitigation… Read More