Starting in 2009, the Minnesota State Building Code adopted Appendix F of the International Residential Code. Since then, all new homes built to the standards of the Minnesota State Building Code have ...

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The Iowa House approved a bill requiring radon mitigation systems in newly built homes, aiming to reduce cancer risks linked to the radioactive gas.

If you want to have a radon mitigation system installed in your home, you might need a permit. As I've shown in past blog posts about hot roofs and Diamond Piers, requirements and interpretations of ...

Radon mitigation systems can cost anywhere from $700 to $4,000, but the average homeowner will pay around $1,000. While these systems can be pricey, they can protect members of your household from ...

Radon is an odorless gas that causes more than 20,000 cancer-related deaths every year. Iowa and North Dakota have the highest risk-level for radon, and now a central Iowa real estate company has ...

Most radon inspection costs range from $146 to $716, though a typical average is $420. Homeowners anticipating the cost of a radon inspection will need to consider factors such as the home size, ...

Radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer. (Photo via Getty Images) A bill that would provide tax credits for the purchase and installation of radon mitigation systems and require passive ...

Many people don’t know how to protect their homes and loved ones from the harmful effects of radon. When radon is responsible for around 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year, understanding how to ...

A radon mitigation system is a critical component designed to protect you and your family from the health risks associated with radon gas exposure. Radon gas is classified as a Class A carcinogen.