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  • Where does Radon come from?

    Where does Radon come from?

    You may have heard about Radon, but weren’t sure what it was or where it came from.  Maybe you heard about the health effects of Radon exposure and were concerned about Radon being in your home or business but weren’t sure how to find out. These questions are certainly understandable.  It feels like we weren’t…

  • Tips for getting your home ready for sale this spring!

    Tips for getting your home ready for sale this spring!

    You may be planning to get your home ready for sale this spring, and you wouldn’t be alone…  Spring isn’t only the most popular time to list homes for sale, but homes listed in spring months also tend to sell faster!  This is a huge potential benefit to homeowners that have been planning to sell…

  • Common problems found during a home inspection

    Common problems found during a home inspection

    During a home purchase, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the process.  That’s why experts like real estate agents, attorneys, and brokers are there to assist with what you do (and don’t) know about the process and your soon-to-be home. One expert that can sometimes be overlooked is the home inspector, who is integral to…

  • When should you test for Radon?

    When should you test for Radon?

    You may have heard of Radon, but do you know what it is?  More importantly, do you know if you have a Radon issue in YOUR home? With awareness of Radon increasing, many homeowners are testing their homes to determine if they have a Radon issue and if installation of a Radon Mitigation System is…

  • Understanding Your Radon Test Results

    Understanding Your Radon Test Results

    The first step of determining if you have a Radon problem is to have testing performed, but what do those test results mean? Radon has quickly become a concern among homeowners, and with good reason, as this invisible gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer nationwide. But how is testing performed and what…

  • Could Your Home Be Making You Sick?

    Could Your Home Be Making You Sick?

    How clean is your air? If you’re like us, you probably spend a lot of time at home, and while you keep the house clean and tidy, often it’s what you can’t see that can be the biggest problems. This is particularly true of indoor air quality, so here, we would like to address some…

  • Radon in… Water?

    Radon in… Water?

    As homeowners become more informed of the risks associated to higher than acceptable Radon levels in their homes and businesses, more and more Radon Mitigation Systems are being installed that successfully reduce the Radon levels in the inside air to a safe level. What many homeowners still do not realize is that Radon can also…

  • Radon: The Silent Danger!

    Radon: The Silent Danger!

    Radon is invisible, odorless, and tasteless. So, how do you know if you have a Radon issue in your home, and what can be done about it? Being the leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., the health toll of cigarette smoke is well known. In the case of cigarette smoke, it’s easy to…

  • BUYING OR SELLING A HOME? CHECK FOR RADON!

    BUYING OR SELLING A HOME? CHECK FOR RADON!

    Are you Buying or Selling a Home? Make sure you check for Radon as part of the process! Congratulations, you found a potential buyer for your home! Or are you looking to purchase? Either way, get ready for the mounds of paperwork and the many hours of checking off lists and muddling through the real…