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Radon

What is the Best Home Radon Monitor? 3 Tips to Choose

Protecting your home from radon gas starts with knowing what’s in the air you breathe. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., so regular monitoring is a smart step—but with…

Tom PelletierJanuary 23, 2025

Air Radon

Will an Air Purifier Remove Radon Gas in a Home?

Radon gas is a silent health hazard that can seep into your home without warning. This odorless, colorless gas forms naturally in the soil and can enter through cracks in your foundation or other small…

Tom PelletierNovember 27, 2024

Radon

Does Opening Windows Reduce Radon?

High levels of radon in the home are dangerous to you and your family. Did you know that 1 in 5 American homes have radon that is above the EPA recommended level? That is a…

Steve MangekianAugust 24, 2020

Home Inspections Radon

Should I get radon test for new home?

Radon is an odourless radioactive gas present in the soil. It is produced by the natural breakdown of Uranium and is harmless until it enters your home. Living in a radon-affected home is not advised…

Steve MangekianAugust 14, 2019