Radon cures are usually fairly quick and reliable. If your home has levels in the thousands! It may likely be reduced to less than 4.0 without great difficulty. Sometimes a radon reduction from 8 to less than 4 may be much more difficult.

Testing is the only way to know if you are at risk. Radon gas is invisible and odorless. Both long- and short-term testing devises are available. A homeowner should consult a radon professional to determine what type of test is best suited for his situation. See similar questions...

The only way to know is to have your home tested. Radon detection kits are inexpensive and easy to use. You can purchase a kit at your local hardware store or other retail outlet, the local office of the American Lung Association ($20 per kit containing 2 tests) or we have a form to order a kit (single test) costing $6.25 from the New York State Department of Health (or you can call them at 1-800-458-1158). See similar questions...

It is best to stop radon entering a house or, if that is not practical, to try to remove it if it gets in. The aim in both cases should be to reduce indoor radon levels to significantly below the Action Level. See similar questions...

Because radon is a gas, it can leak into your house through the basement or crawl space –via adjacent or exposed soil and rock- or through well water. In a small number of homes, the building materials can give off radon. Radon enters homes through dirt floors, cracks in concrete walls and floors, floor drains, and sumps. When radon becomes trapped in buildings and concentrations build up indoors, exposure to radon becomes a concern. See similar questions...

If you are buying a home with a basement or work for a company with relocation/buy-out benefits, we highly recommend that you pay for a radon inspection. Homes built with crawl spaces tend to have enough airflow under them to prevent radon from seeping into the home. Homes built on slabs or with basements can sometimes have radon. Many companies will not extend the buy-out option on a home with radon. See similar questions...

Testing is the only way to know if you and your family are at risk from radon. EPA and the Surgeon General recommend testing all homes below the third floor for radon. Nearly 1 out of every 15 homes in the U.S. is estimated to have elevated radon levels. Elevated levels of radon gas have been found in homes in Illinois. Contact IEMA for more information about radon in your area. While radon problems may be more common in some areas, any home may have a problem. See similar questions...

There are several proven methods to reduce radon in your home, but the one primarily used is a vent pipe system and fan, which pulls radon from beneath the house and vents it to the outside. This system, known as a soil suction radon reduction system, does not require major changes to your home. Sealing foundation cracks and other openings makes this kind of system more effective and cost-efficient. Similar systems can also be installed in houses with crawl spaces. See similar questions...

Simple and inexpensive techniques reduce radon levels on average by 50%. The techniques may also lower levels of other soil gases and decrease moisture problems. Radon-reduction techniques are consistent with state-of-the-art energy-efficient construction. When using these techniques, follow the Model Energy Code (or other applicable energy codes) for weatherization, which will result in energy savings and lower utility bills. See similar questions...

The Surgeon General and EPA recommend that every home be tested for radon. Affordable and easy to do, radon testing can be done by a professional or homeowner. Short-term tests can be as brief as 2-days. Radon levels fluctuate day-to-day and season-to season. Therefore, long-term testing provides a more accurate exposure average. Radon test kits can be purchased at most hardware stores and cost $15-$35. Follow the directions carefully. Professional measuring typically costs $125-$195. See similar questions...

No, there is not yet a cure for depression or bipolar disorder. But research is underway to determine the exact cause of these illnesses, to develop better treatments and eventually a cure. Click here to learn more about current research. See similar questions...