radon problem

You think you have a radon problem, now what? The first thing you should do if you suspect a radon problem is to test your home. Your reading will tell you what your next steps should be.     Low Radon Level Although the EPA states that "no level of radon is safe", technically radon readings… Read More

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 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

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