If you work in a loud environment, do construction projects around the house, or enjoy loud hobbies (concerts, auto racing, target shooting, etc), investing in hearing protection is not only a good idea, but often required in order to protect your ears from loud noise levels. Using ear protection will help with noise reduction, preventing …
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While earplugs may all look the same at first glance, there are many variations. In order to provide proper hearing protection and avoiding noise related hearing damage, it is important to choose earplugs that are suited for what you are doing. There are four types of earplugs we’ll look at, each with their own purpose …
Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) is a measurement of the effectiveness of hearing protection such as ear plugs or ear muffs, measured in decibels (dB). The higher the NRR number, the more effective the hearing protection provided. Hearing loss is irreversible so it is important to understand the harm you are being exposed to from your …
As earplugs are the cheapest form of ear protection (among other benefits) they tend to be the most popular choice for people looking to protect their hearing from excessive noise. To understand how earplugs work, we need to take a look at how hearing works and then what causes hearing loss. How Hearing Works When …
This depends on the specific ear plugs you have but 33dB is currently the highest Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) for ear plugs. When shopping, you’ll typically see ear plugs with a range of 22dB up to 33dB. You should make sure to get earplugs with a NRR sufficient for your specific situation (see chart below). …
As we’ve mentioned previously, it is important to have properly fitting (and properly inserted) earplugs. Otherwise you will not be getting the full benefit and Noise Reduction Rating of the earplugs. At first glance all earplugs may look the similar and it may be tempting just to grab the cheapest pair off the shelf, it …
Want a bigger bathtub? You’re not alone! The question is… will it fit? Bathrooms are a hard area of the house to redesign. Most are small enough that only one configuration will work. Any rearranging can cost a pretty penny since all elements (bathtub, toilet, sink) require plumbing to be moved. Space planning is of …
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How not to hide a router and modem While you can countless Pinterest boards on hiding your router and modem in drawers or hollowed out books, this is a really bad idea. Your modem and router have vents that are critical to keep your devices from over heating. If you put your router or modem …
Replacing a bathtub surround isn’t at the top of everyone’s list, but sooner or later, you might have one that likely needs it. A well tiled shower wall can last 20 years or more, but a not-so awesome tile job can result in cracks, leakage, and mold. Choosing a bathtub surround that either you or …
How to Measure Your Windows for Exterior Shutters Measuring for shutters is not difficult – measure the width of your window and divide by 2. This is typically your shutter width. The most important part of measuring your windows for shutters is accuracy. This means use a good tape measure (don’t cheap out) and spend …
