Radon is invisible, odourless and impossible to detect simply by walking through a home. The only way to know the concentration is to measure it. Here are 12 things Quebec homeowners, buyers and sellers should understand about radon testing, the 200 Bq/m³ guideline, mitigation and real estate decisions.
A small patch of mould may be superficial... or it may be the first visible clue of a much larger moisture problem behind a wall. Before cleaning, repainting or walking away from the house, understand why it appeared, what may be hidden and whether the underlying cause was actually corrected.
Orange sludge in a sump pit may look harmless, but the real question is not its colour. It is what may be happening inside the home's foundation drainage system. Here's how to understand iron ochre, possible drain obstruction, recurring maintenance and what to investigate before buying.
