All throughout the country, people are becoming more and more aware of the dangers that radon poses, particularly the threat of lung cancer. After all, as many as 20,000 people will die on a yearly basis as a result of lung cancer that resulted from radon exposure, often long term. And that’s just here in the United States alone, let alone in any other part of the world. This has made radon one of the leading causes of lung cancer, second only to smoking (though far less well known and readily recognized as a real and present threat in our…
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“We take about 20,000 breaths each day and spend 90% of our time indoors,” according to CEO and president of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), Kenneth Mendez. In recent months, people of all ages began spending even more time indoors than ever before. That means indoor air quality is more than important than ever.. What You Need To Know: The Facts About Indoor Air Quality What exactly is it? The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines indoor air quality (IAQ) as “the air quality within and around buildings and structures, especially as it relates to the health and…
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If you are one of the millions of Americans buying or selling a house, you’ll have several inspections completed by professional abatement service companies before you purchase, sell, or move into the home. From pest control to sump pump installation and radon gas testing, making sure your home is environmentally safe and provides stability for you and your family is crucial. But why gas testing? Why radon mitigation services? Why radon system testing? Let’s take a look. The average indoor radon concentration for America’s homes according to the EPA recommendation is about 1.3 pCi/L. About 1 in 15 U.S. homes…
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Soil stabilization improves the engineering properties of the natural soil to produce improved construction sites. Stabilization strengthens the soil properties when the ground bearing capacity is poor and weak. The process involves the use of synthetic additives and mechanical blending of different soil types. The components of soil stabilization are soil, stabilizing agent, cement, lime, and Fly ash. Concrete is the most commonly used man made material in the world. The presence of cement within the soil affects the choice of products used in the stabilization process. The addition of cement to the soil, which acts as a binding agent,…
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Radon is a common problem in many homes but the greatest problem is that many homeowners do not even realize the presence of the gas in their homes. Radon is a colorless and odorless gas perhaps the reason why it is very difficult to detect. With the right local radon mitigation and abatement contractor, you are guaranteed that the gas will not be present in your home. However, choosing the right local radon mitigation and abatement service is easier said than done. The challenge that many homeowners face is that there are many local radon mitigation and abatement companies that…
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Your AC unit is a complex system of energy sources and parts that work in harmony to deliver the exact temperature you desire. Besides ruining your home comfort, not taking care of your AC unit can lead to a host of expensive problems and can even affect your health. The last thing you want is to have your AC unit break down in the middle of a heatwave and have to wait days or even weeks to get it repaired. Knowing how to maintain your AC unit and when to call a professional is vitally important. Here’s the ultimate guide…
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Home remodeling continues to rise in demand. By 2021, U.S. kitchen cabinet demand is expected to grow to almost $17.1 billion. One common type of remodeling many homeowners desire is updating bedroom dressers. New paint, soft close drawer slides, and many other options can help you give your dresser an upgrade. Here are some tips on updating bedroom dressers. 1. Add new paint The easiest solution to updating bedroom dressers is to paint them in a new color. It can take time re-painting your dresser as you have to take out all of the drawers to do it. It’s important…
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Gardening has long been growing more and more popular here in the United States. After all, this country’s market for home and gardening had already reached an overall market value of more than $272 billion back in the year of 2017, growing by as much as $10 billion in the year that followed. The data surrounding the actual people gardening is actually also quite impressive, as more than 117 billion people were found to have participated in gardening in that same year of 2017 – another number that has only continued to climb in the time that has passed us…
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What are you doing with your stimulus check? A lot of people are tapping into some inexpensive home improvement ideas to invest that money wisely. There are thousands of home improvement ideas that are inexpensive, easy to manage, and that can deliver a huge impact. You do not have to be a professional to get professional-like results. Many remodeling shows on TV can walk you right through the process. Of course, finding some inexpensive home improvement ideas online and the step by step directions to carry them out is also an easy way to spend less and do more. Inexpensive…