Let’s face it, “radioactive gas” isn’t exactly a cheerful topic for dinner conversation. But when radon shows up on a home inspection report, it can quickly become top of mind. Radon needs to be taken ...

There are many kinds of low-cost, "do-it-yourself", Pa. DEP-approved radon test kits you can get through the mail and in hardware stores and other retail outlets for between $10 and $25. "The radon ...

This story is sponsored by UtahRadon.org. Though it's not as prevalent in today's conversation as carbon monoxide, radon is another silent gas that kills thousands every year. According to the Centers ...

Many people don’t know how to protect their homes and loved ones from the harmful effects of radon. When radon is responsible for around 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year, understanding how to ...

Of all the physical harms that lurk these days — from car wrecks to virus strains to micro-bits of plastic in food — here’s one that’s not a biggie. That is, it’s not a biggie unless … You have a home ...

If the radon levels in your home are only slightly elevated, try sealing holes and cracks in concrete walls and floors and test again. In most cases, sealing doesn’t solve the problem. But you’ll have ...

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Did you know radon gas is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers? For smokers, the risk is even higher. You can’t see, smell, or taste it, but radon can harm your health. Radon is a gas ...

Did you know radon gas is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers? For smokers, the risk is even higher. You can’t see, smell, or taste it, but radon can harm your health. Radon is a gas ...