Radon and Cancer in Your Home

  Radon and Cancer What is radon? Radon is a radioactive gas released from the normal decay of the elements uranium, thorium, and radium in rocks and soil. It is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas that seeps up through the ground and diffuses into the air. In...

Septic Tank Inspections

A Septic System Inspection Should Be Done How Often?! Costs, Precautions, and More   Going too many flushes without a septic system inspection can result in a major headache (and a stinky mess on your hands) if it fails. A septic system inspection is one of those...

Preventing Mold Illnesses in Your Home

  Spring cleaning is a time-tested tradition to welcome the warm weather by doing a thorough cleaning of your home or business. Many may not realize that this annual ritual is also critical in maintaining a healthy environment and prevent illness. Mold is both an...

Lead Paint Litigation California

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIF.—After 18 years of litigation, NL Industries, Inc. (“NL”) and the People of the State of California, represented by the County Counsels and City Attorneys of ten California jurisdictions, have reached a historic settlement agreement to fund...