If the radon levels in your home are only slightly elevated, try sealing holes and cracks in concrete walls and floors and test again. In most cases, sealing doesn’t solve the problem. But you’ll have ...
KCCI EIGHT NEWS AT SIX. THE STATE OF IOWA HAS THE SECOND HIGHEST RATE OF NEW CANCER CASES IN THE COUNTRY, BUT OUR STATE RANKS FIRST IN THE PERCENTAGE OF HOMES THAT HAVE RADON LEVELS AT OR ABOVE THE ...
The answer often involves a special device called a radon fan. We’re giving you an inside look at radon fans and how they work, explaining what you need to know to keep your family safe. We’ll cover ...
SALT LAKE CITY — Almost 15 years ago, doctors were treating Charlie McQuinn for lymphoma when they caught an unrelated lung cancer, he said. “There's no nerve endings in your lungs, so if you have ...
KCCI EIGHT NEWS AT SIX. TONIGHT WE ARE LEARNING ABOUT WHAT BUILDERS AND LOCAL OFFICIALS ARE DOING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF RADON IN HOMES. SEVEN OUT OF TEN HOUSES IN IOWA HAVE HIGH LEVELS OF THE ODORLESS ...
Radon, a radioactive gas, is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers and is present at high levels in many Ohio homes. Radon forms from decaying metals in soil, entering homes through ...
Let’s face it, “radioactive gas” isn’t exactly a cheerful topic for dinner conversation. But when radon shows up on a home inspection report, it can quickly become top of mind. Radon needs to be taken ...