Controlling Interior Noise

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Just a reminder that if you’re going to try and lower interior noise issues, you DON’T have to buy something expensive. Most of the time, the same materials used 10, 20 or even 30 years ago is still the best and probably has the most flexibility due to wide spread usage. My 2 cents…..

Fireworks warning (again)

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Just my annual reminder to enjoy fireworks to the fullest but be mindful of young ears.

An adequate (youth/infant) set of ear covers can run $15 (and come in many colors) but PERMANENT damage can last for a lifetime.

Nature at it’s best

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Natural acoustic occurrences are my favorite. Slow steady summer rain on the roof, distant thunder (emphasis on distant) and the LACK of any noises after a deep snowfall. Ahhhhhh….

White Noise Generators

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Am of two minds when it comes to personal white noise generators:

  1. Great for helping wash away random noises while you sleep
  2. Awful for office desks where you also have to communicate with others.

Air Pods hearing trick

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ACTIVE noise cancellation. Very cool.

Reduce exposure to loud noise….

8 Reasons Noise Control Matters

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“Have you ever been in a building where the sound felt like it was turned up on high?”

8 Reasons Noise Control Matters

No Honking Days? Where do I sign?

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India at the forefront of traffic noise mitigation. Well, at least they are trying….

No-Honking Days and Noise Barriers Aim to Quell Mumbai’s Cacophony

Unsafe Listening Practices

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Cranking up the tunes or sound may not be the wisest health move — here’s what a new study says

Young people at risk of hearing loss due to unsafe listening practices: New study