https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/indoor-air-pollution-blog.html The Indoor Air Quality Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the indoor-air-health-advisor.com Web site. Subscribe here. <meta name="blogcatalog" content="9BC9234776" /> en-us indoor air pollution Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:12:52 -0400 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:12:52 -0400 indoor-air-health-advisor.com https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/highly-recommend.html663db755c0e135887de39e1a56aaf8b8Watch the videos and e-mail Val with any questions and they process is fool proof. When I first looked into installing a radon system all of the avalable Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:12:09 -0400 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/fantastic-experience.html41ab589fc308a1ce9627e398d069bfa2I reached out to Val for assistance with our radon mitigation. We just built our home and found extremely high radon levels after we moved in. We installed Sun, 21 Dec 2025 16:24:26 -0500 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/diy-success-thanks-to-val.html4bbc1558408417c699807df03391e839Six years ago, I had a radon problem and zero knowledge of the necessary mitigation steps. Val coached me through the process from soup to nuts. I ended Mon, 24 Nov 2025 23:11:44 -0500 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/radon-mitigation-by-adding-radon-fan-rp140-to-passive-system.html1142bc0f148a27778d170e40d199478fSince radon was prevalent in the area where I built my new house, I had the builder place a 3 PVC pipe into the perforated drainage pipe installed around
Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:23:27 -0400 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/radon-good-riddance.htmlb747689c3b1e04a4c565e14ee6a81e22After finishing the basement in our 1925 era home with new windows and spray foam insulation I knew I had a very tight basement. I did however, also know Mon, 20 May 2024 09:37:29 -0400 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/very-helpful-information.html93558473d154f53cc7acf462dff386bbI had a few questions that Val responded to quickly. I took my time to determine where I wanted to place the suction pit and exit the basement. Once Thu, 21 Mar 2024 18:46:49 -0400 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/successful-radon-mitigation-in-alberta-canada.html1605b3e470288fb96bd14df17f3c80a4Big shout out to Val and his team. I installed a quickly purchased radon system from Amazon a year ago. Was very marginal and failed after less than a Sat, 17 Feb 2024 10:17:44 -0500 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/radon-failure.html1525b2d9965110e8cbeaa83cd79e14a0I emailed Val after a radon specialist wanted to dig holes in the basement to determine why my radon mitigation system was not working. The radon level
Mon, 11 Dec 2023 23:08:07 -0500 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/concrete-basement-dirt-crawl-space-diy-success.htmlb345eef6889b06b2ce34fbedbdbb06d2We live in western NY State in an area known for high radon levels. Decided to test & found high readings (15 - 25 pCi/L in our living space and 400+ pCi/L Mon, 4 Dec 2023 12:36:13 -0500 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/excellent-system-design.html78c00974ee6e6dd6f4cb648038d5d357A customer sent in pictures of their successful radon mitigation. He really took the time to design a system that would not only be effective but would
Sun, 9 Apr 2023 11:01:58 -0400 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/u-tube-manometer.htmled5f1d2e512cb080fca1f3985df466aeWhy must a radon mitigation system have a u-tube manometer? Learn how to install and read one.
Mon, 1 Mar 2021 10:35:08 -0500 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/system-going-strong-after-7-years.htmlecf54acaf408c81d4571dfe979c98b88I ordered a complete DIY Radon Mitigation system from you back in April 2014. Just wanted to say thank you for ALL the superior customer support and service Sun, 7 Feb 2021 19:04:06 -0500 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/radon-level-from-21pcil-to-3pcil.html89cd44f2e1e5a686082842fad603f137I own a 1966 ranch house in Northern Iowa. Finally decided it was time to wrap my arms around the health hazard of Radon. Did a First Alert test to see
Sat, 23 Jan 2021 17:15:16 -0500 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/passive-to-active-radon-system.html48876c76aa61a77b5321bf578bdb4350I recently upgraded from a Passive to an Active Radon System, leveraging my Sump Cover, that was previously installed when the house was built in 1995. Sat, 23 Jan 2021 17:10:41 -0500 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/custom-sump-cover1.html6a6419ecdfc28052f2dc648391a6ac92Needed a clear sump cover for radon, sound and moisture. Val worked with me to see what I needed and to confirm measurements. Cover is perfect with drainjer
Tue, 11 Feb 2020 15:28:13 -0500 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/radon-levels.htmlff214d9308390cee126941878c2d0804Radon levels can vary greatly from house to house and season to season. Learn what your results could mean.
Mon, 16 Dec 2019 17:13:03 -0500 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/test-radon.htmlcc0d815c496a01a5f352fa72bea689d5Learn how to test radon gas levels in home. Learning how to measure radon in your home is easier than you may think.
Mon, 9 Dec 2019 12:54:42 -0500 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/easier-than-i-thought-one-day-radon-mitigation-install-for-minnesota-house.html4e4d110089f5e53a07208f4de4a08bb8With a little upfront planning and consultation from Mr. Riedman, my Radon Mitigation system was installed and functioning in about 8 hours. I ran the
Mon, 2 Dec 2019 21:34:31 -0500 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/great-empowering-information-and-motivating-stories.html684f9dcf8be434e45352f0f75383ed73The full term of the project took me a month from thinking of the idea till 90% complete (now). I did it step by step by myself (my son helped a little) Mon, 2 Dec 2019 21:30:36 -0500 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/new-sump-cover-installation.html84124a5efde3bd0ed5ed326f4e4d6c67Val, You might not remember me. I called you a few times in preparation for an order that I placed in late October. I had a old sump pump lid that needed
Mon, 2 Dec 2019 20:34:14 -0500 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/facts-about-radon.html090844ad1a1c3b3810a7b66dd610bd35Do you know the facts about radon gas? Radon fact... it's a naturaly occuring radioactive gas that builds up inside of our homes and causes lung cancer Mon, 2 Dec 2019 12:55:41 -0500 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/radon-map.html7bee67e131199f2e1530467a59b041efA radon map of the US. What are the average radon levels in your county?
Wed, 27 Nov 2019 15:38:09 -0500 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/radon-test-kit.html496c7bbde0302d41882772f1f0937a2bA do-it-yourself radon test kit is great and inexpensive way to determine the radon level in your home. Learn what they are and how to get one. Wed, 27 Nov 2019 15:00:48 -0500 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/install-radon-mitigation.html6cae7e83442c27ce25e8c538a63b451aTo install radon mitigation systems can be quite simple to very complex. A through inspection will give the knowledge needed to design a radon remediation system that works for your home.
Mon, 25 Nov 2019 21:34:22 -0500 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/radon-mitigation-success.html382bd4332052b270a52e9cd9ec3f19e5Check out radon mitigation success stories from our customers. Have you installed your own radon mitigation system with our help? Tell us about it! Mon, 25 Nov 2019 18:08:46 -0500 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/crawl-space-ventilation.html2bd9797c8ea63f0694612f7efa3d9aa4Crawl space ventilation to the under side of a sealed vapor is an excellent way to rid your basement of radon gas and moisture issues.
Mon, 25 Nov 2019 17:38:25 -0500 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/radon-facts.html10f20cfea54430f9e55ca149d0977726Get the radon facts to answer the most frequently asked questions we receive about radon mitigation. Have a radon question? We have the answer.
Mon, 18 Nov 2019 20:00:35 -0500 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/radon-mitigator.htmlcf4835aed87a7dc3b852c5620217c0dcHi. I'm Val. I've been a radon mitigator fixing radon problems for over 12 years now. Learn more about radon! I'm glad to help!
Mon, 18 Nov 2019 13:02:16 -0500 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/custom-sump-cover.html6d605261824e20f0b83850e6d9d86f47Design your own custom sump cover and get a quote.
Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:02:34 -0400 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/fantastic-results-and-fast.html51538349fe541cc7d49d4002853c94dfWhen we moved into a new home, radon was the last thing on our mind. But our inspection revealed very high levels. Continuous monitoring showed 20-30 pCi/L. Tue, 6 Aug 2019 12:38:15 -0400 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/we-did-what-should-have-been-done-when-the-house-was-built.html5e391e850b0412221835c1d5c098ba6eOur neighbor first told us about radon issues in their house. We were surprised! We're built on at least 18 feet of sand! However, research with the State Tue, 6 Aug 2019 12:35:32 -0400 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/successful-diy-radon-mitigation-183-to-03.html950c1241d2af0e86d0d13ddbe0ce22dbVal was great to work with. I sent him an e-mail with information on my home and the layout and he got back to me with a few fan suggestions and information Tue, 6 Aug 2019 12:28:17 -0400 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/radon-caulk.html#radonprocdc8edbfca899555ec9897eb2f17eea7Combining the best features of silicone and urethane, RadonAway's exclusive Radon Pro Sealant offers superior adhesion, color stability, paintability, moisture tolerance and best of all it has 85% less VOCs than comparable sealants! It's a healthier choice for you, your customers, and the environment. Wed, 2 Jan 2019 17:28:46 -0500 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/fantastic-reduction-118-pcil-to-07.html3a05b6bb896ee03e31cdbc819bc78e13Hello Val. Thank you for providing a web site with very useful information on radon reduction for us do it yourselfers. I just completed my system last Sun, 1 Jul 2018 22:24:55 -0400 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/great-success.html7d443322e4a0e04aed8126d74e67a5ddWe were a bit nervous to go the DIY route. I'm a handy guy, but our levels were really high (around 50 pCi/L). We weren't sure we'd be able to have much Mon, 19 Mar 2018 10:26:04 -0400 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/fantastic-source-of-information-advice-and-materials.htmledea9f97cc377fb8266a93e6867b2847Thanks so much Val for this site! My radon level went from 14 piCu/L to less than 0.5 (undetectable) You provided all the information I needed to install Mon, 19 Mar 2018 10:24:50 -0400 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/home-owner-in-saint-louis-mo.html3e865c456460c7c66f1b3a3b9a6f30ddI have a home with about a 1400 square foot basement. We bought the home from the first owner in 2004. We had radon levels measured back in 2004, and Mon, 19 Mar 2018 10:23:19 -0400 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/it-works.html9f95e70c3ef8e86f2ac96a83340847c5 Val led us through the proper parts to buy and installation. We found it easy to do and just got our latest radon test back. It went from 14 down Wed, 7 Feb 2018 02:51:16 -0500 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/pennsylvania-radon-system.html10238e92d846224e933a583f928fef7cTested for Radon a few years after home built. Radon level was 38pCi/L.with Passive Radon system. Val gave me advise and I purchased materials from this Wed, 7 Feb 2018 02:49:34 -0500 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/awesome-site-huge-savings-and-great-customers-service-for-diyers.html34e0c97163256943611492ea3aed3458Radon readings before mitigation were 40pCi/l. Browsing the site, I picked out all the pieces needed for the system and gave Val a call to discuss. Val Thu, 12 Oct 2017 20:49:04 -0400 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/sixteen-hours-later.html2e98e5d80b4c3d9427ec9703fbd9a8f9Val – Just wanted to share. Got my radon system installed over the weekend took me roughly 16 hours for entire system. I’ve attached some pictures.
Mon, 28 Aug 2017 15:11:37 -0400 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/homeowner.htmlb3ce70ac64290af0aac849222e18b948Having contemplated pipe sizes for my radon system I wanted to switch from 4 to 3 pipe after I had already ordered from Val. Luckily it had not shipped Mon, 28 Aug 2017 15:01:55 -0400 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/minnesota-radon.html6cf73519933efb98d0e048a090927533Croix Valley Radon Mitigation serves Western Wisconsin. We have over 10 years experience in the radon field. Fri, 21 Jul 2017 19:26:29 -0400 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/installed-radon-system-7-years-ago-still-going-strong.htmlc3e1f6697ad58a45bca9a1dc51e82d27I installed a radon mitigation system myself 7 years ago with products and information obtained from this website. It's been running non-stop since then
Fri, 21 Jul 2017 19:03:30 -0400 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/from-176-to-14.html67d1d46130bb4b2c30e0605bcb072fc6First test results from March 8th, showed a radon level at 17,6. Installed radon mitigation system with equipment from and advise from Val and his company. Fri, 21 Jul 2017 18:58:35 -0400 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/radon-pipe-hangers.html#snapnstrut9c467b945795d3498162bd3f50d99219Adjustable, heavy-duty, nylon pipe hangers perfect for supporting your radon mitigation system pipe. The SnapNStrut hangers are easy to install and won't corrode like metal pipe supports. Fri, 21 Jul 2017 16:37:29 -0400 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/bob.html8ade1198fae774ac5901311036d9ea4dWorst 3 months of the year in a Midwest state my reading was around 14 pCi/L ...istalled a unit from under the basement floor through the attached garage Wed, 5 Jul 2017 16:41:16 -0400 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/a-huge-thanks.html82ca9eca30ec971ed92e9483772453dcI bought my mitigation fan and all my needed accessories from Val, cost was a little over $250. I did the install following Val's web site, my radon level Wed, 5 Jul 2017 16:40:17 -0400 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/minnesota-radon-diy-mitigation.html524db824d7c24425c0abc7560a88bad6I work in the construction Remodeling industry here in Minneapolis. Have had a few radon mitigations done on some of our projects. Cost has been around
Wed, 5 Jul 2017 16:38:20 -0400 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/radon-level-from-36pcil-to-less-than-03pcil.html398d277e7a617c8e2ae871f7d887c706Val, Thank you for your terrific website, personalized advice and one-stop shopping through your store with very reasonable prices. We've needed a system
Tue, 4 Jul 2017 11:00:43 -0400 https://www.indoor-air-health-advisor.com/success-without-mitigating-the-crawl-space.html896ae17161183e45cd439ac3102f95f8My basement is 2200 sq.ft. of concrete, plus a 200 sq. ft. gravel covered crawl space. The crawl space has very little head room, and would have been extremely
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