Radon is an insidious natural radioactive gas. Because it is odorless, colorless and tasteless, it can cause irreparable damage to homeowners before they even realize it. South Dakotans are especially at risk for radon exposure, though there is far less awareness around this topic than there should be....
Just because you can’t see radon doesn’t mean it isn’t dangerous. Anyone can be at risk of exposure to radon. The only way to properly ensure you are protected against this deadly gas is by scheduling a professional radon test and, if detected, executing a plan to remove it. Though anyone can...
Just because you can’t see it or smell it doesn’t mean it’s not deadly. If you own a home, you are probably familiar with radon testing, but what happens during a radon test? Today, we will answer that question. Read on to find out! Protect Your Home Radon is a radioactive, hazardous gas and is...
In recent decades, as technology continues to advance, homes and buildings have gotten much safer in terms of the mitigation of harmful chemicals. One such contaminant that has been identified as harmful to humans is the nearly undetectable gas radon. Due to the nature and prevalence of this gas, the...
“Radon” sounds like it could be the name of a robot supervillain. Similar to a supervillain, radon does harm to humans. The difference though is that radon gas is very real. It sneaks into your home through cracks in your foundation, sump pump pits, and loose-fitting pipe penetrations. Once it’s...
Are you looking to buy or sell a home right now? Or even in the future? Either way, radon should be on your mind. It’s very important to know whether or not there are high levels of radon present in your home. Minnesota and South Dakota have a radon disclosure law. This means that during […]
August is beginning to wind down and we all know what that means…back to school time! If you have kids, you know that this time of year always gets busy. Between bringing your kids to school, helping them with homework, and packing lunches, there is less downtime during the week. Although your kids...
You decide to build a house. The easy decisions are between things like color, whether you want a porch out front and square footage. The difficult decisions include the type of kitchen counter, whether you want a guest bedroom (also known as an excuse for in-laws to stay longer) and if the basement...
The United States isn’t doing much about radon, and that’s dangerous. Radon is the second leading cause for lung cancer in the U.S. and safety from is only a few steps away. The risk of radon is known; those steps to safety are known, but little has been done to combat those risks. In both 1986...