Q: When I bought my home, the home inspector recommended a radon test for an additional $200. My agent, who attended the inspection, said there had not been any high radon levels in the neighborhood ...

Now, the EPA says it's still a small percentage of non-smokers that will develop lung cancer because of radon, even if exposure is five times the recommended level for a lifetime; only 36 out of 1000 ...

Radon is a byproduct of the natural breakdown of uranium, a common element in rocks. “Because radon comes from the soil, it will generally be highest in the lowest level of the house,” explains ...

In past articles we’ve discussed why it’s important to test for radon in your home. But, there seems to be confusion around the topic of when and how often testing should actually be done. There is a ...

The independent watchdog for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has launched a review examining whether federal policies are protecting tenants in public housing from exposure to ...

Secretary Ben Carson made his first public comments about radon in public housing following a yearlong investigation by The Oregonian/OregonLive, suggesting in one breath that it’s not a federal ...

Several things in your home pose a serious risk to your and your family’s health. You should always ensure that your electrical fittings are covered and that your gas supply doesn’t have any leaks.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has failed to ensure residents living in public housing are protected from exposure to radioactive gas, the agency’s independent watchdog ...

Homeowners are routinely urged to install detection devices for any number of environmental hazards. Fire and smoke detectors provide immediate protection against a real-time threat and carbon ...