Radon is a radioactive, cancer-causing gas that is thought to cause around 21,000 deaths per year, mostly due to lung cancer. The gas is odorless and tasteless and thus cannot be detected without special instruments. It results from the natural breakdown of substances in the soil, and it can get into the basements of all types of buildings all around the world. Thus, it is crucial for all households to undergo radon testing and to take steps to ensure that it doesn’t get inside. Here’s what you can do.


There are two types of tests that homeowners can use: