Start a dialogue with your builder for making healthier choices while building your home. Learn about the top ten questions to ask your builder.

The American Lung Association of the Upper Midwest Health House program has assembled various tips for creating a healthier home.

The American Lung Association of Illinois urges all homeowners to test their homes for radon. Radon is a naturally occurring colorless, odorless radioactive gas that comes from naturally occurring uranium in the soil. The greatest exposure to radon is in the home, radon enters the home through cracks and other pathways found in the home's foundation. Any home can have radon, regardless if the home is new or old. Radon is a known human carcinogen that can contribute to lung cancer. The USEPA estimates that 13% of all lung cancer deaths are radon related.

To learn more about radon or to order a test kit to test your home click here.

The air quality of our indoor environments effects our health and often contributes to structural degradation.

Start a dialogue with your builder for making healthier choices while building your home. Learn about the top ten questions to ask your builder.