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What Is Radon? Radon is a radioactive gas created when uranium separates in the bedrock, soil, and groundwater. It is a cancer-causing radioactive gas that comes from the natural decay of radioactive Uranium found in our soil. Radon is estimated to cause up to 16,000 lung cancer deaths each...

Like any renovation project, adding attic insulation to your home can increase your indoor comfort and your resale value - it’s a smart renovation with long-term benefits. At EcoStar, we believe wholeheartedly in the benefits of insulating your home and attic - but before you jump right in,...

As the mercury drops, making sure you have enough home insulation in Mississauga is an important part of your hygge strategy this winter - a Danish concept that can be roughly translated as ‘cozy’. It’s a mindset for indoor winter living every Canadian can certainly relate to! Now...

One of the things we often don’t think about when renovating our homes is adding basement insulation in Mississauga. If you’ve never added insulation to your home or have focused on the above-grade parts in the past, adding insulation to your basement can also make a huge difference to...

There are many misconceptions and rumours in the home improvement industry about the efficacy of blown in insulation in your home. Like any false impressions, these prevalent ideas about it prevent it from being as popular as other types of insulation - even when it downright outperforms the...