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Jim Wildman, of 10 Pynchon Road, said after he moved into the neighborhood a few years back, he noticed cars driving 10 to 20 mph over the posted speed limit. "It’s gotten continually worse. This neighborhood is in a transition where there’re a lot of kids now," he said.

Keep your ears warm and play the latest episode of your favorite podcast with this Bluetooth beanie. The super-soft knitted beanie has a cleverly-disguised built-in control panel on the left side where you can skip tracks and answer phone calls (yes, there’s even a microphone). Compatible with both iPhones and Androids, the Bluetooth can operate up to six hours on one charge. And the beanie is machine-washable — just remove the headphones from the pockets first.

From the French antiques to the slipcovered sofa, this cozy living room has a homey, livable feel. The open space serves as living and dining room, and both are open to the kitchen. Wood trim adds warmth on the ceiling beams and framing the doorway, while high-gloss taupe paint adds glamour overhead.

But the most effective solution, albeit an expensive one, is to build a sound-blocking structure, said Corey Martin, an architect and a founder of Path Architecture in Portland.

To get the most out of your equipment and produce only professional-quality audio, you’ll need to keep outside sounds from being heard and recorded. Fortunately, good sound blocking also means you can keep your noise in and avoid disturbing your neighbors.

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In order to provide proper support and wind resistance, the glass needs to be of the proper thickness for a given square-footage of area; exposed edges must be ground smooth; and the glass must be tempered. Glass railings require careful design to be strong and safe, so consult with a licensed architect or engineer for advice.

Interest rates will be approximately 5 percent at the start of 2019 and are forecasted to rise to 5.5 percent by fall(4). Though interest rates are higher than they’ve been in recent years, it’s important to put our current rates in perspective—they are still historically low.

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When setting up a home recording studio for music production, podcasting, or other kinds of audio work, there’s one important thing that you’ll need to prioritize: soundproofing. You can get the most expensive recording gear in the market and your audience would still be able to tell if you recorded in an environment that’s not conducive for working with sound.

When your inner wall elements don’t touch and therefore can’t utilize an acoustic sealant to hold your walls and ceilings together, you can use Whisper Clips and channels. The benefit of using these is that it isolates your structural layers, thus creating air gaps that keep outside bass vibrations from traveling directly from the frame to the drywall and into your room, and vice versa.

Waste is kept to a minimum through recycling and reusing any overspray produced during the powder application, and powder coatings also enjoy shorter processing times than liquid coatings, reducing lead time, space and energy.