2025-03-21
Three images showing window condensation and moisture problems, including water droplets on glass surfaces and what appears to be mold or moisture damage on window frames and glass panels.
2025-03-21
Annotated comparison photo showing two residential window types: a sliding window (top) with gray plugs at top and bottom of the frame meet point, and a double-hung window (bottom) with gray plugs on both sides, with green circles highlighting the plug locations. This appears to be a technical reference document, possibly related to window sound insulation or weatherproofing assessment.
2024-10-07
Image shows hands replacing or installing an air filter in a ceiling-mounted HVAC system. The filter appears to be a pleated white air filter being positioned into the unit’s housing. This demonstrates routine maintenance of air filtration systems for indoor air quality.
By Amber Katz Special to At Home in the Northwest Wildfire season has begun early this year in King County, with smoke expected to be even worse than last year. This reality makes preparing the home for health and safety reasons essential. “My whole state is in the forecast for this summer being in the
2022-12-20
The Burien Airport Committee held a meeting on December 20, 2022, to discuss issues related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and its impact on the surrounding community. Key agenda items included a presentation on the Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission, updates on a Climate Action Plan proposal to fund a community air filter event to address airport-related air quality concerns, and federal legislative updates from Mayor Sofia Aragon. The meeting also covered a review of the committee's workplan and announcements about open positions for new commission members.
2022-11-15
The Burien Airport Committee held a public meeting on November 15, 2022, via Zoom to discuss issues related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and its impact on the community. Agenda items included a climate action plan proposal to fund a community air filter event, updates on the SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART), federal legislative updates, and a review of the committee's workplan. The meeting also covered potential volunteers for the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee and a discussion about returning to in-person meetings.
Infographic by Mark Nowlin for The Seattle Times, sourced from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, illustrating how various ventilation methods (no ventilation, open window, portable HEPA air filter, HVAC system) reduce airborne particles that may contain coronavirus. Data shows particle reduction percentages at end of a 4-hour visit and 1 hour later for six ventilation scenarios.
Should you get an air purifier? If you live near the flight path, the answer is ‘Yes’. Not only because of the aviation emissions, but also because of roadway emissions, the increasing prevalence of wildfires, and, if you have a Port Package, the increased risk of indoor mold. So many choices… However, the question of
Installing an air conditioner or whole-home air-purifying system can improve the quality of your home’s indoor air. (Courtesy of MBAKS) By Gabby Roppo Special to At Home in the Northwest Q: I want to make my home a haven so that my family can stay safe and healthy indoors, since we are spending more time
Diagram comparing the sizes of common airborne particles including human hair (50–70 microns), pollen (30–50 microns), ragweed (17–23 microns), dust mite (10 microns), and a 1-micron reference marker. The illustration uses scaled circles to visually represent relative particle sizes, relevant to air quality and filtration contexts.
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