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Fresh Perspectives

Your Guide to Enhanced Indoor Air Quality and HVAC Systems.
Modern home in autumn woods with mushrooms and fog, illustrating mold spores and indoor air quality risks in New Paltz NY.

The Spore Cloud: Why Hudson Valley Air Quality Matters This Fall

Fall in the Hudson Valley is gorgeous—but it’s also peak mushroom season, and that means more mold spores in the air. Add in wood stoves firing up in seasonal homes, and indoor air quality can take a real hit this time of year. I want to talk about the hidden risks of mold and allergens, and why keeping the air clean inside your home matters more than you might think.

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Close-up of irritated green eye with red sclera from a barnacle-related injury.

I Got a Barnacle in My Eye

After a surprise barnacle-to-the-eye incident while winterizing her boat, Kimberly Sevilla reflects on the importance of PPE—and why your HVAC system deserves the same seasonal care. From sailboats to split units, Shelter Air’s got your winter prep covered.

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HVAC technician wearing blue DemeTECH mask in attic workspace.

I Took a Job as an HVAC Apprentice

When Kimberly Sevilla, founder of Shelter Air, took a job as an HVAC apprentice to evaluate a potential acquisition, she didn’t expect to get electrocuted within the first hour. This gritty, behind-the-scenes look at a real-world HVAC install reveals the cultural pitfalls, safety red flags, and leadership lessons that inspired her mission to transform the industry—from the attic up.

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