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When people are asked about home dangers, things like asbestos & lead based paint often come to mind. Very rarely is radon exposure considered a household danger by homeowners. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas. It comes from the environment-the breakdown of uranium in rock & soil. Long-term, high level exposure to radon can… Read More

As we've stated several times, radon is an odorless, tasteless gas. It cannot be seen or touched. Even though it occurs naturally from the breakdown of uranium in rock & soil, it is a carcinogen. Long term radon exposure can lead to lung cancer. There are over 21,000 lung cancer deaths in the US that… Read More

While Radon does not pose an immediate death threat the way a fire or carbon monoxide does, long term exposure to Radon can lead to lung cancer. Radon alarms are slowly growing in popularity. In Canada, there is a company working on changing Canadian building code to include mandates for radon alarms to be installed in all… Read More

It seems as if you can't go anywhere without seeing a pink ribbon. We would venture to say that 99% of people who see those pink ribbons know exactly what they mean. They are a symbol of hope & awareness for those who have suffered from breast cancer. Unfortunately, not many people know that a… Read More

We’ve mentioned many times that Radon is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas. It is naturally occurring, coming from the breakdown of uranium in soil & rocks. Prolonged radon exposure can lead to lung cancer. According to the EPA, radon exposure is the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. 21,000 lung cancer deaths each… Read More

We often hear about contradicting, life threatening "dangers". Don't eat fish, it has too much mercury. Eat more fish; it's good for your heart. Never go outside without sunscreen; no actually, it's okay sometimes. We think you are getting the point. However, when it comes to Radon gas, it's all bad. Here's why: Radon is… Read More

A lot of people think that a radon mitigation system will hurt their home value. In fact, the opposite can be true. A properly functioning radon mitigation system can add value to your home. As we've mentioned before, radon is naturally occurring. It comes from the breakdown of uranium in dirt and rocks. The end… Read More

Due to an overwhelming response to our first part of Radon Myth Busters, we are continuing it into a second post. there are many radon myths. Unfortunately, a lot of these myths are dangerous to believe as truths. In our effort to empower homeowners, we are debunking a few more radon myths. Radon Myth #5… Read More

There are many myths surrounding Radon gas. Ranging from who Radon affects, to what homes should be tested, there are many misconceptions that have grown into well known radon myths. Radon Myth #1: Radon testing is expensive. It is too time consuming and the testing is too difficult. Actually, you can test your home with… Read More

If your home tests positive for Radon, there is nothing to be ashamed of. You do not have to keep it a deep, dark secret. In fact, it can be good to share the news with your neighbors. Just because you have Radon does not mean they do. However, it can't hurt for your neighbors… Read More