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March 22, 2018

5 Causes of Radon in Your Home

Radon gas is produced during the decay of elements such as uranium and radium. The gas is comprised of radioactive particles that, when breathed in ...

Radon

March 14, 2018

DIY Tips to Reduce Radon Levels

While using a certified company to both test for and mitigate the radon in your home, there are some simple DIY tips to reduce radon ...

Radon

March 7, 2018

How much does it cost to fix radon?

Radon is a harmful, radioactive gas that is present in soil and rocks. Outdoors, it dissipates safely into the air and is of little concern. If it's inside your home, though, you and your family are at risk for serious health effects. Long-term exposure to significant radon levels can ...

Radon

February 20, 2018

How Was Radon Discovered?

Most homeowners have never heard of radon, but 1 out of every 15 homes is affected by the odorless, colorless and tasteless gas. Where does radon come from? Radon occurs naturally from the decay of the radioactive element radium, making the gas radioactive and a carcinogen. Dictionary.com defines radon ...

Radon

February 15, 2018

Household Radon Myths Exposed!

Radon is a gaseous element that's undetectable save through testing. It enters your home through cracks and gaps in your foundation and flooring, and even around pipes. There is also a chance your building materials or water have traces of radon in them as well. Radon is extremely dangerous ...

Radon

February 4, 2018

What To Do If You Are Buying a House In a Radon Affected Area

Radon is a tasteless, odorless and colorless gas that occurs in soil and rocks. Outside of your home, it remains at low levels and is relatively harmless. In the indoor environment, it wreaks havoc on your lungs. Radon is a carcinogen that causes lung cancer. Long-term exposure to elevated levels ...

Radon

January 25, 2018

Radon Gas and Pregnancy: What's the Risk?

RADON GAS AND PREGNANCY: WHAT IS RADON? Radon forms from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil and rocks. A known carcinogen, radon is a documented killer. First written about in the mid-1500s, radon caused a considerable number of lung cancer deaths in miners. Though they didn't know the ...

Radon

January 3, 2018

January is National Radon Action Month!

You might be asking yourself what, exactly, radon is, and you're not alone. Most homeowners have never heard of radon, but unfortunately, 1 out of 15 homes are affected by the colorless, odorless, tasteless gas. Radon is a class-A carcinogen which means it can cause cancer. Other class-A carcinogens ...

Radon

December 19, 2017

How to Protect Pipes in Freezing Weather: Before, During and Aftermath

Water expands when it freezes; unfortunately, your pipes don't. When water freezes and expands, it puts pressure on whatever contains it, and with enough pressure, your frozen pipes will burst, causing costly water damage in your home. There are ways to protect pipes in freezing weather though. The key ...

Water Damage

December 11, 2017

How to Prevent Water Damage from Ice Dams

Contrary to common belief, ice dams are not formed on your roof from your gutter, though ice dams can cause extensive damage to gutters. Ice dams are formed when the temperature of your roof goes above 32 degrees Fahrenheit, typically caused by a warm attic. At this higher temperature, the ...

Water Damage

December 6, 2017

Common Dust & Allergy Symptoms

Do you clean frequently, but dust in the home keeps showing up on your furniture? Do you have allergies or allergic reactions from dust? Are your children sneezing more or experiencing increased allergies or asthma while they’re indoors? If you have allergies from dust in the home, air duct ...

Air

December 1, 2017

Five Common Mold and Mildew Myths You Should Know

Myth #1: The inspector found mold. I probably won’t sell my property. Myth #2: I’ve got a handyman who can take care of it. Myth #3: Mold or mildew remediation companies charge way too much. Myth #4: Just bleach it. Myth #5: Mold or mildew is the next ...

Mold

November 20, 2017

Thanksgiving Plumbing Prep Tips

Thanksgiving is that wonderful Thursday in November where family gathers and great food is eaten. It's a fun holiday with lots of staples like parades, football, turkey and pumpkin pie. It's also your plumbing's worst nightmare. The plumbing in your kitchen and bathroom are put to the ...

Tips

November 14, 2017

How To Prevent Water Damage on Vacation

Wondering how to prevent water damage while on vacation? You're not alone. Water damage is the 2nd most common home insurance claim and can cause thousands of dollars’ worth of damage in a short amount of time. A sad fact of life is that if your home is going ...

Water Damage

October 26, 2017

The Best Plants for Flood Control

WHAT ARE THE BEST PLANTS FOR FLOOD CONTROL? Whether you're in a floodplain or not, you should consider the effects of flooding on your property when you work on landscaping. You may be worried about flood waters hitting your home, or you might be worried about the effect flooding ...

Flood

October 17, 2017

How to Salvage Furniture After Flooding

When a flood strikes your home, whether from an inside force or outside force, the damage can be severe, and your furniture can take the hardest hit. You could have a plumbing failure, or a hurricane, either way, if your furniture is affected, you need to know what and how ...

Flood

October 17, 2017

What To Do If You Don't Have Flood Insurance

WHAT TO DO IF YOU DON'T HAVE FLOOD INSURANCE - MYTHS There are a lot of myths surrounding home owner's insurance, chief amongst them is that home owner's insurance will cover flood damage. This myth is false. Flood damage to either your home or possessions requires flood insurance ...

Flood

September 26, 2017

Your Go To Checklist for a Healthy Lifestyle

Did you know that on average, you spend half of every day in your home? Keeping your home healthy is the first step on the checklist for a healthy lifestyle because your home plays such a significant role in the health of your family. You may think your home is ...

Tips

September 21, 2017

Pet Friendly Indoor Plants that Purify the Air

PLANTS CAN PURIFY THE AIR? One of the coolest parts about owning indoor plants is that, if you buy the right ones, they can actually detoxify the air in your living space. There are a plethora of plants out there that can purify your home from everything from formaldehyde to ...

Tips

September 13, 2017

Air Pollution Effects On Infants is No Joke

WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AIR POLLUTION EFFECTS ON INFANTS? The air pollution effects on infants are of grave concern, as infants are one of our most vulnerable age groups. Of course, air pollution effects every member of the population, but infants and young children are at the ...

Air