Radon is a colorless and odorless gas that is radioactive by nature; it occurs when uranium gradually decays underground. In some areas where radium content is high, radon gas can seep into homes (especially those with basements). If you live in an area with elevated radon levels, it's important to understand the risks and what you can do to protect yourself (and any loved ones living under your roof).
High Radon Levels Can Cause Cancer
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Over the years, your hardwood flooring will begin to look worn and in need of refinishing. So many people put this project off because it is a big project that can turn your life upside-down while it's completed. Here, you'll find a few tips that'll help to make the entire process a little easier for your family to endure.
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There are tons of videos that'll show you how easy it is to refinish your hardwood floors, but what a lot of those videos don't show you is how easy it is to mess up the beautiful wood, nor do they show you how tired you'll be at the end of the day.
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Marble countertops are lovely and durable, and they are relatively easy to care for. They add class and brightness to a kitchen. Yet the kitchen is not the only place where you should consider having marble as your main work surface. While marble has a reputation as being very special, it's also a workhorse (statues weren't made of marble because it was fragile, remember -- this is tough stuff). And there are more areas of your home where marble could be the right countertop material.
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