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Disclaimer: The Home Discovery Show shares general information to help you understand homes and ask better questions. It isn't a home inspection or professional advice. Full disclaimer at thehomediscoveryshow.ca/disclaimer. Some problems in a house announce themselves. Leaking pipes leave stains. A furnace can start making strange noises or stop heating your home. Mold — you can usually see it and often, you can smell it. Radon does none of that. You can’t see it, smell it or taste it. ...
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