Between the winter weather and the on-going COVID-19 restrictions, you’re bound to be staying in your house quite a bit over the next few months. What many don’t realize is that there are often hidden dangers hiding in your home. Some of them may even be in the air you’re breathing. One of the most dangerous substances that makes …
Radon, in case you didn’t know, is a colorless, odorless gas that’s found in almost all air around you. While trace amounts are harmless, high concentrations can be dangerous. In fact, radon is the number one cause for lung cancer among non-smokers. The EPA estimates that around 21,000 people die from radon-related lung cancer each …
A basement is a wonderful, cozy, multipurpose space. At least, it is if it’s finished. But many homes come with basements that are pretty bare bones: cement walls, cement floors, poor lighting, damp air, etc. It’s understandable as a homeowner to be eager to get things finalized so you can start utilizing the space. But before you do that, there a …
Your home should be a place of comfort and safety, but that doesn’t happen automatically. Keeping your home safe and cozy requires some work. It starts with keeping it cleaned and orderly. But even if everything appears to be in order, there can still be dangers lurking in your home. Here are a few hazardous items that may be hiding in your home. Bacteria …
Your home should be a safe space where you feel at ease. But even if everything appears to be in order, there could be a hidden danger lurking in the air you breathe. It’s called radon. Radon is a naturally occurring gas created from the decay of radioactive elements such as uranium and radium. There are actually trace amounts of radon in most of …
