You have to close the family cabin with the first hard freeze because the water pipes and pump are exposed to the air. This means, of course, the pipes would freeze. Your husband closed it up about a month ago, but you often wish you had the money to winterize it. So far this fall, for example, the area has been having beautiful weather, and it would have been nice to still be using it. Maybe if you ever win the lottery you will make the needed changes. In addition to worrying about freezing pipes, however, there are also many…
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For most if not all Americans home is regarded as a safe place; a sanctuary where they can do what they want and be protected from the dangers around them. While that’s certainly true in a lot of ways, there is a silent danger that Americans can’t protect themselves from all the time, even at home: radon. It’s a natural radioactive gas that can’t be seen and can’t be smelled. Exposure to radon and can many adverse health effects, especially on the lungs. The U.S. Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in…
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If you believe that there may be radon present in or near your home, it’s important to contact a residential radon testing service as soon as possible. Radon, which is a toxic, odorless gas, can only be detected and treated by a qualified contractor using specialized equipment. The Prevalence of Radon Throughout the United States The United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) reports that approximately 1 out of every 15 homes within this country have amounts of this gas that are either at or exceed their action levels. The US EPA also indicates that almost 1 out of every…