New Post: January Is National Radon Action Month - You may have heard of Radon on the news or from a friend or family member, or maybe you are familiar with it personally, or maybe you have never heard of it before now. What is Radon, you may ask? Radon is a radioactive gas that occurs naturally deep under the earth's surface and it, unfortunately, enters our homes and buildings where it can build up to harmful levels. By now I am sure that you have heard that smoking causes lung cancer, but did you know that Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States? Obviously, we should all be aware of Radon and its potential health hazards for our personal and family safety. This article will give you a brief introduction to Radon, why it is a concern, and what you can do about it. Because Radon is prevalent throughout our country, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated January as National Radon Action Month in order to educate and promote awareness among our citizens and to encourage us to take action to have our homes and buildings tested, and if need be, remediated for Radon gas. As a Home Inspector here in the central Maryland and Pennsylvania area, I help people learn about Radon and its potential health hazards year-round, and I help determine Radon levels in their homes with professional Radon testing.....