radon myths

It's time for our 2015 installment of Radon Myths. In this multi-part series, we will evaluate some of the radon myths that are still hanging out. We'd like to put these radon myths to bed, once & for all. MYTH: I'm safe because I don't spend much time in my basement. FACT: If your furnace… Read More

This is our third, and second to last installment of radon myths 2015. RADON MYTH: If radon is such a big deal, why aren't our government health officials doing something about it? RADON FACT: They’ve already spent millions and millions of dollars trying. They’re not sure what to do next with the budget they have.… Read More

This is our final edition of EPA radon myths for 2015! EPA RADON MYTH: Do-It-Yourself radon test kits are not accurate. FACT: If you follow the instructions, D.I.Y. test kits are just as accurate as the extremely expensive professional radon monitors. If you are testing your own home and not in the process of a… Read More

RADON MYTH: I live in an area that doesn’t have any radon problems. FACT: Some areas of the country have been shown to have lower radon levels on average than others, but serious problems have been found in every State and in many areas that used to be considered low risk. RADON MYTH: My home… 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