DIY Radon Mitigation: a Good Idea?

Radon is a radioactive Class A carcinogen gas.  Installing a radon mitigation system is serious business; without the proper knowledge and tools, it can result in worsening a faulty system, or even increasing your radon levels. If you’ve already measured your radon levels and they’re 4 pCi/L or higher, you know you need a radon reduction system to…

Does Radon Gas Smell?

Radon gas does not have a smell. It is odorless, colorless, tasteless, and invisible to the human eye. If you have high levels of radon in your home, you won’t notice any immediate adverse effects. However, long-term exposure to radon gas can lead to lung cancer. Radon overexposure is the second-leading cause of lung cancer after…