Most people think of their basement as a storage space, a home gym, or a spot for the kids to hang out. Few ever stop to ...
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - There is radiation all around us. Radios, televisions, cell phones, and microwaves are all things that release radiation. These are considered to not be harmful, but there is ...
Purchasing a new home can be as stressful as it is exciting. While most buyers seek out homes that suit their budgets and lifestyles, the homes also need to be in good structural condition and harbor ...
Q: I accepted an offer on my house and the buyers had a home inspection done. The home inspector tested for radon gas and the reading came back at 8.9 pCi/l. The buyers want me to install a radon ...
A look at frequently asked questions about radon and what Ohioans can do to protect themselves from the toxic gas.
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 ...
Ohio does not require landlords or public housing authorities to test for radon or disclose previous test results to renters. A Dispatch investigation found that housing authorities across Ohio, ...
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 ...
The day began like most others. Jan Poulsen drove to work at Canyon Travel, where, as a travel agent, she helped people plan vacations and adventures to far-flung places across the globe. The cough, ...
This story is sponsored by UtahRadon.org. New data from Alpha Energy Laboratories shows that 48.3% of Utah homes tested for radon between 2015 and 2025 had levels high enough to warrant a radon ...