Radon Myth: Radon testing is difficult and time consuming.

Radon Fact: Radon testing is easy. You can test your home yourself or hire a qualified radon test company. Either approach takes only a small amount of time and money.

Speed up your home sale by preparing your home ahead of time using the following tips. Your home inspection will go smoother, with fewer concerns to delay closing.

1. Confirm that that the water, electrical and gas services are turned on (including pilot lights).
    

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Radon Myth: Scientists aren’t sure radon is really a problem.

Radon Fact: All of the major health organizations agree that radon causes thousands of preventable lung cancer deaths each year. (American Medical Association, Centers for Disease Control, and the American Lu...

Radon Myth: Radon only affects certain types of homes.

Radon Fact:  Radon can be a problem in all types of homes:  old and new, drafty and insulated, with and without basements. Local geology, construction materials and methods are among the factors that can affect rado...

Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas. You can’t see, smell, or taste radon, but if you’re breathing in air containing high levels of radon, you can get lung cancer. The Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. If you smoke...