Health & Safety Guides

Some home hazards are easy to miss because you can't see or smell them. These guides cover carbon monoxide, radon, asbestos, lead paint, ozone generators, heater smells and spray foam concerns, with practical steps for Austin and Central Texas homeowners.

Begin with Hidden Home Hazards: Radon, CO, Asbestos, Lead Paint and Fire for the big picture. Then read Heater Smells Like Burning? What's Normal and When to Call before the first cold front, and Are Ozone Generators Safe for Indoor Air? before buying any air cleaning gadget.

Fuel-burning equipment should be checked every fall, and our heating tune-up page lists the safety checks included in a seasonal inspection.