Links on Basement Remodeling, Moisture, Molds, and Radon

Radon in Air or Water

Free Radon Test Kits with RadonSeal.

Unbeatable prices for the most popular, EPA-approved radon test kits! And, with a $10 rebate from RadonSeal, you can even get one for free!

The Radon Information Center

Air Chek radon test kits for water and air. Extensive information on radon and the actual radon test results in various regions.

Basement Finishing

DoItYourself.com

Home repair projects and how-to articles.

Remodel Online

The Webs Most Popular Do It Yourself Guides.

WarmlyYours Radiant Floor Heating

Install electric radiant heating under the carpeting, floor tiles or other floor covering in your finished basement. Save on energy bills and reduce humidity, molds and dust mites.

Basement remodeling, waterproofing and finishing

Innovations in basement remodeling.

Radiant Heat

Your guide to choosing and installing energy-efficient radiant heat systems.

Discount Flooring by Efloorz.com

Discount floor covering including solid and engineered hardwood, bamboo and cork flooring, laminate and tile.

Marble Tile, Travertine Tile, Granite Countertops

Fabricates superior quality marble, slate, granite and travertine tile, granite countertops and sinks and slate roofing materials at rock bottom prices.

Bathroom Remodeling

A Bathroom Guide offers innovative ideas for your bathroom remodeling project.

The Free Home Improvement and Do It Yourself Resource

StartRemodeling.com is the One Stop Source for all of your home improvement, remodeling and do it yourself resources on the Net.

Construction Work

The place to find construction jobs, bids, contractors, news and much more...

Official Reports on Radon

Residential Radon and Lung Cancer Case-Control Study

The latest and largest-ever epidemiological study on the risks of residential radon lead by the University of Iowa. At the EPA "action level" (4 pCi/L), the lung cancer risk to women increases by 50%. (May, 2000)

Risk Assessment of Radon

Summary of the "Risk Assessment of Radon in Drinking Water" report with an update on the health risks of indoor radon. The National Academy of Sciences (1999).

Health Effects of Exposure to Indoor Radon (BEIR VI)

Executive Summary of the Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation VI Report. National Research Council (1999).

The Radon - The Latest Epidemiological Research

Provides the latest published research from around the world on the health risks of indoor radon exposure. Brief descriptions of each study and a web link to view and print it.

EPA Guides on Radon

A Citizen's Guide to Radon (1992). Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon (1993). A Physician's Guide to Radon (1993). Consumer's Guide to Radon Reduction (1992). Radon Mitigation Standards (1994). Radon Resistant New Construction.

Informative Sites on Radon and Radiation

IEM Radon Primer

A comprehensive report on radon, radiation and health risks from Integrated Environmental Management.

Cancer Survivors against Radon

Real-life stories from victims of radon-induced lung cancer. Most had no idea that radon causes cancer.

How Radon Causes Lung Cancer

"It's Perfectly Safe, But Don't Breathe Too Deeply" report on lung cancer risks from the Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility.

Radiation Has Caused Most Cancers and Heart Disease

Dr. John Gofman's studies show that radiation from medical procedures has played a role in causing over 50% of cancer deaths and coronary heart disease in the US during the twentieth century. (1999)

Low-Level Ionizing Radiation

A site dedicated to providing information about the health costs of man-made low-level ionizing radiation.

Environmental Research Foundation

Archive of news and understandable scientific information about health and the environment.

Nuclear Information & Resource Service

An information center for issues on nuclear power, radioactive waste, radiation, and sustainable energy.

Downwinders

Information on the fallout from nuclear testing and news on nuclear safety issues.

Uranium: The Deadliest Metal

The deadly legacy of nuclear bomb testing, uranium mining, and radon from the Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility.

Water Seepage and Moisture

Typical Causes of Basement Moisture Problems

Illustrated explanations from the University of Minnesota.

Solutions to Basement Moisture Problems

Illustrated guides from the University of Minnesota on the common problems and water drainage systems. Relative humidity above 50% may cause structural and health problems; molds and mildew thrive in relative humidity above 60% to 70%. Dehumidifiers can damage the basement.

Products for Crack Injection Professionals

Urethane foams, epoxy resins, dispensing equipment and accessories from Emecole for concrete crack repair contractors.

Indoor Air Quality, Molds and Mildew

Environmental Hazards in the Home

EPA pamphlet covers radon, asbestos, lead, formaldehyde, and other indoor pollutants.

Make your home a healthy place

Environmental News Network articles on indoor air quality.

Fungi and Bacteria in Ventilation Systems

Fungi growing in ventilation systems may contaminate indoor environments and cause a variety of problems. (The Pennsylvania State University)

Complementary Sites

Do you live close to a nuclear waste route?

State maps of the most likely highway or rail routes for high-level radioactive waste to the Yucca Mountain repository in Nevada.

Find the Polluters in Your ZIP Area

Database of annual pollution releases into the environment as filed by the companies. From ScoreCard.