Testing your home for Radon gas is inexpensive and easy, and according to the Marathon County Health Department, being alert of the radioactive gas could help you reduce cancer risks in the future.

The pit needs to be airtight when being used to extract the radon. The fan system pulls the air out from underneath your house, and ejects it before it makes its way into your home.

One in two homes in Colorado has dangerous levels of radon and the companies that test and mitigate for it in the state don't have to meet any state standards.

There’s reason to be concerned about radon in Iowa, but elected officials opted not to address the issue in the last session.