Radon gas home test kit.
Radon gas home test kit.

Radon is an invisible radioactive gas that occurs naturally in the environment and can seep up from the ground into your home to pose a health risk. While there are many health risks of radon gas, exposure to it is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S.

To find out if radon is a problem in your area, go to the state by state Radon Zone Maps on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website. If you determine that you live in an area that is at risk for radon gas, you can purchase a radon test kit to measure the level in your home.

If you find that there’s a problem, there are measures you can take to correct it. Granite countertops do not emit enough radon to raise the level significantly in your home.

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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