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Radon &  real estate go hand in hand. Often times, homeowners do not test their homes for radon until they are getting ready to list them for sale. Other times, homes aren't checked for radon until they are under contract. The good news about radon & real estate is that a high level of radon… Read More

Radon safety: You can't see it, smell it or touch it. The #1 cause of lung cancer outside of smoking is a radioactive gas that everyone breathes in every day, usually at low levels, according to the National Cancer Institute. Radon gas is produced from a natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water.… Read More

With the beginning of summer comes BBQs, pool parties & lightning storms. There are a lot of ways your can protect yourself & your family during a lightning storm. Outdoor Lightning Storm Safety When it comes to outdoor activities, the first thing you should always do is check the forecast. If the forecast is calling… Read More

We talk a lot about why it's dangerous to have high levels of radon in your home. What most people don't realize is that this is just one part of improving your indoor air quality. In a lot of cases, the indoor air quality in your home can be worse than the outdoor air quality.… Read More

Warm weather is FINALLY upon us. We thought it would be useful to share some summer energy saving tips. That way, as the temperatures rise, your electric bill doesn't have to! Summer Energy Saving Tip #1: Practice Natural Ventilation. It typically cools off at night in the Fox Valley & surrounding areas. Turn off your… Read More

May is Electrical Safety Month: The Electrical Safety Foundation International is a non-profit organization that is dedicated exclusively to promoting electrical safety. To help promote electrical safety in your home, remember to play it safe. The best way to play it safe is to remember the rules for using electricity the right way! Use these… Read More

About 1 out of every 15 homes in the United States have a level of radon that needs to be reduced. If the radon level in your home is high, you can take steps to fix it. Breathing in too much radon over time can cause lung cancer, especially if you smoke. Radon is a natural radioactive… Read More

Radon - You are hearing about it everywhere now. Whether it’s on the news, from your neighbor or a political discussion, Radon is on the brain. This is because Radon is a dangerous radioactive gas. Long-term exposure to high levels causes 21,000 lung cancer deaths in the United States each year. One way to protect… Read More

There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding Radon. We would like to present some Radon Fast Facts to help "clear the air": Radon Fast Fact #1: Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas. It comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil & rock. Radon Fast Fact #2: You cannot see, taste, or smell… Read More

It is important to be proactive about Radon. Radon causes over 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year in the United States. The EPA considers Kendall County, Kane County, DeKalb County & much of Northern Illinois to be a “high-risk radon zone, meaning that the average indoor radon screening levels are greater than 4.0 pCi/L. Being… Read More