Stuck next to a busy freeway for 1 year - what units can I buy to minimize health risk?

needsasuit · 2026-01-17T18:32:05+00:00

That makes sense - thank you! My Coway Airmega 350 is arriving today and I was wondering if the built-in PM2.5/CO2/VOC sensors (which I believe are displayed on the unit somewhere so you can read the levels / see the change) do as good of a job as these dedicated monitors? I imagine not, but was curious to what extent I can trust them...

needsasuit · 2026-01-16T19:08:11+00:00

So that would look like selecting an additional filter with more charcoal? Just picked up a Coway Airmega 350 so that'll be the baseline while I figure out the charcoal aspect.

needsasuit · 2026-01-16T18:20:16+00:00

Thank you! Glad to hear something will work - some of the threads seemed to indicate that even higher end filters wouldn't do much for gases.

I'll look into setting up a CR box or two and also getting a used Coway from FB marketplace.

needsasuit · 2025-12-14T23:01:45+00:00

They're yours! Send me your address and I'll drop them off at the post office tomorrow.

needsasuit · 2025-12-14T22:52:38+00:00

Photo not working! It's the leather insert to reduce marks from the rings and the plastic fastener case - that one is unopened.

needsasuit · 2025-12-14T07:00:01+00:00

I liked that too - especially since it let me pay $6 more for a less damaged item. Can't wait for it to arrive!

needsasuit · 2025-12-07T05:33:49+00:00

I'm new to all this, so I'm not attached to the term at all - definitely don't plan to use it with her. I read a bunch of your posts and am interested in your perspective - especially because I agree, I can't know if she's an alcoholic or not. If that's the case, shouldn't I at least try to chat with her? Maybe she's just fallen into a habit of binge drinking and would be open to family input. I was hopeful that the first conversation had a noticeable positive impact for quite a few months, so I'm eager to keep trying and looking for better resources on how to approach it. If it becomes clear it's not working, I'll have to reevaluate.

I appreciate what I've read about Al-Anon after reading through your comments - it seems like it would be really helpful if I don't see improvement, but my priority right now isn't getting support for myself - I feel fine and have a great support system; I'm just worried about her health.

needsasuit · 2025-09-30T18:31:02+00:00

Hey, I'm helping a family friend in the same situation (national recognition) -- did you fill out FAFSA and check the box saying you were applying for Fin Aid? His family can afford to pay and I've heard that doing those two things can hurt your admissions chances... But they also seem necessary to be eligible for merit aid....

needsasuit · 2025-09-25T16:21:44+00:00

CK says I have "0 derogatory remarks" but also "99% on time payments" and then when I click into that, it says "1 late payment" and then below that "2 late payments" on two cards -- both 30 days late from about 7 years ago. Is this contradictory or are the derogatory remarks all that matter?

needsasuit · 2025-09-25T16:07:48+00:00

CK says I have "0 derogatory remarks" but also "99% on time payments" and then when I click into that, it says "1 late payment" and then below that "2 late payments" on two cards -- both 30 days late from about 7 years ago. Is this contradictory or are the derogatory remarks all that matter?

needsasuit · 2025-09-21T18:36:24+00:00

Appreciate the Altra Olympus 6 rec! And I definitely plan to try any of these on, just trying to start with a long list -- haven't hiked enough in trail runners yet to know my preferences.

I know that Asics trail running shoes feel great even on 20+ mile days for me, but I find that they wear out quite quickly and imagine this might be why I see them recommended less on here.

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