You only need three things to make this easy and effective purifier!

Make Your Own DIY Air Purifier

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As soon as the first wildfire of the season starts, everyone seems to remember they need to buy an air purifier. If you need a refresher on what air purifiers do, we have a whole article that breaks down the basics, but these handy little devices basically filter our air pollution particles that aren't visible to the naked eye but can have negative health impacts. You can snag one off of our air purifier roundup, but if you need something in a pinch and on a budget, then we have an awesome DIY solution for you. You're just three tools and a little elbow grease away from healthy indoor air. Try it out today! Clean the air inside your home!



What You'll Need

-A 20'' x 20'' box fan

- A 20'' x 20'' x 1 '' MERV 13 or FPR 10 filter


-Duct tape


Instructions

1. Duct tape the filter to the back of the fan. Make sure the arrows on the filter point towards the front of the fan so the air is filtering through the right part of the filter

2. Plug in and enjoy healthier air!


This will improve indoor quality in your house without breaking the bank! Try it out today!


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It's November, which means it feels like Holiday season is officially in full swing.

While we may be looking forward to all the cozy evenings in our future, we are taking just a minute to recap the wildfire season we had this summer. It was bad, and projections don't see it improving any time soon - mostly due to the climate change situation. We've got a full recap and tips on how you can prepare for next year's wildfire season.
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With wildfire season still in full swing, trying to get a breath of fresh air can be a little difficult.

But, don't worry, you can breath easy because we've done the research to help you figure out how to pick out the right air purifier for you! Another tip, try cleaning more often (we've got you covered there too! ) to make sure smoke and soot and settling in the dust in your home.
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A new forecast from @nws shows that smoke from the California wildfires is traveling thousands of miles to New York City and further.

While it's staying in higher levels of the sky in places like New York, if the small particles of dust get into the air you breathe, which is more likely for those of us in California, it can cause respiratory issues and symptoms like a sinus infection.
Look for weather warnings, stay inside when you can (maybe no morning runs outside this week), and be sure to dust your windowsills - with a damp microfiber cloth is best! Even with your windows closed, dust can sneak in and settle on small ledges.
We also want to take a second to say thank you to all of the first responders who are working to contain and put out all the wildfires burning across the country. We appreciate everything they are doing to protect us and our natural resources.
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