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How Radon Exposure Affects Your Health

How Radon Exposure Affects Your Health Radon is an odorless, tasteless, invisible gas that is produced by the decay of uranium in soil and water. Radon in the soil seeps into homes and other buildings through cracks in the foundation or slab where it can be found in concentrated amounts. How Dangerous is Radon? According […]
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The Importance of Radon Testing: Part One

The Importance of Radon Testing: Part One Radon is an odorless, tasteless, invisible gas. It is produced as uranium decays in soil and water. It can be hazardous when found in highly concentrated areas in homes and other buildings. That’s why it is essential to have a house for radon testing not only before you […]
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The Importance of Radon Testing: Part Two

The Importance of Radon Testing: Part Two What if Elevated Radon Levels are Found? If elevated radon testing levels are found in a home you are considering purchasing, the EPA recommends that you request that the seller mitigate (reduce) them. Experts agree that the minimum levels of radon in a home are about 1.2 pCi/L. You probably […]
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Watch out for signs of sewer line failures

Watch out for signs of sewer line failures Do you suddenly have cockroaches appearing in your home? Sure, you’ll think to call an exterminator. But would you be surprised that you might need a plumber? The old, pre-1972 construction homes usually had cast iron sewer pipes. These pipes aren’t expected to last more than 40 […]
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