Date Published: 05/23/2020 [Source]
When it comes to keeping your family and home safe, you're probably familiar with the most common household hazards that can occur. And chances are you have taken precautions to prevent most hazards by installing devices like smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers.
But what about the dangers you can't see? Hazards created in places like attics, basements, or even less visible spots like behind walls can cause significant home damage or health dangers if not addressed.
Because radon gas is colorless, odorless and tasteless, it can easily be overlooked. Yet high levels of the naturally occurring gas in the home can be carcinogenic over time. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends checking radon levels at least every two years as radon flow can increase over a timescale longer than a year.
With that in mind, it's important to get a radon test kit to determine whether your radon levels are problematic. If so, you will need to look into mitigation — which can be as simple as adding ventilation to your attic or sealing cracks in your foundation.