Olivia Patterson

Articles

Gloved hand sprays moldy drywall corner with vinegar; flag sticker and coffee grounds below.

How to Clean Mold After Water Damage (Expert Safety Tips)

How to clean mold after water damage, ugh, still gives me flashbacks to that godawful March night when the pipe under the stairs decided...
Water Risks
3
minutes
Messy living room with dusty vent, spilled tissues, droopy plant, sock on lamp.

Is Your House Making You Allergic? Indoor Triggers to Fix

Indoor allergens are straight-up bullying me in my own house, and I’m over it. I’m sitting here in my Columbus, Ohio rental, nose running...
Allergies
5
minutes
Honey drips from mason jar beside tissues and dandelion, pollen flipping tiny middle fingers.

Natural Allergy Remedies That Actually Work

Natural allergy remedies that actually work are the only reason I'm not a walking snot factory right now, sitting here on my sagging porch...
Allergies
5
minutes
Runner with phone-face showing 999 AQI, bandana mask down, embers in hazy orange sky.

Is It Safe to Exercise Outdoors During Smoke Alerts?

Is it safe to exercise outdoors during smoke alerts? Nah, but I did it anyway last fall when LA looked like the inside of...
Wildfires
2
minutes
N95 mask half-buried in ash; cloth mask on bike; embers form question marks.

N95 vs Cloth Masks: Which Actually Works Against Smoke?

N95 vs cloth masks became my personal nightmare last Tuesday when the Bay Area sky turned that apocalyptic orange again—like, seriously, it looked like...
Wildfires
4
minutes
Bloodshot eye reflects ember; melted inhaler on cracked earth, cartoon lungs in smoke.

Wildfire Smoke: How It Damages Your Lungs in Just Minutes

Wildfire smoke damages lungs in just minutes, and I’m over here in my sweaty Echo Park apartment proving it like a total idiot. Last...
Wildfires
3
minutes