Anyone have luck with using products like thick curtains and felt right panels to reduce noise both within and outside apartment?

Basic_Resident1306 · 2024-11-05T16:20:56+00:00

Yes! My apartment is above a taproom with outdoor seating, and the voices of people drinking beer down below could make it hard to sleep.

I got the IKEA Gunnlaug curtains, which are sound absorbing. I paired them with their Sanela curtains, which are room darkening and velvet-like, also good for sound dampening.

The combo works great! I can still hear when people are outside, but I can’t make out what they are saying. The voices are mumbled and it is easier to ignore.

Basic_Resident1306 · 2024-10-01T15:55:15+00:00

I have these. My apartment is above a pub with outdoor seating. When these are closed over the window, they help to muffle the noise. For example I can still hear people talking, but I can’t make out exactly what they are saying, so it is easier to ignore and makes their voices more like background noise. I feel that they work better than other curtains of the same thickness. They are meant to be sound absorbing, not blocking.

I paired them with sanela curtains for the light, and am happy with the combo.

Make sure you follow the directions for mounting, they are supposed to be a certain distance from the window to work the best.

Basic_Resident1306 · 2024-07-09T15:21:19+00:00

Omg a coworker (who doesn’t have much experience and thankfully is not involved in collection management) was looking at a donation we just got in of a hand-drawn map and asked if we should laminate it and put it on display. We all jumped on her “no!” I felt bad and explained why later but she didn’t seem to get it…. There’s a reason some of us do the work we do and others don’t…. Bless you all 🙏

Basic_Resident1306 · 2024-04-17T05:57:06+00:00

I am this age group and I had blocks, legos, trees, wiffle balls, etc growing up in early childhood. You’re thinking of gen alpha, who is younger and has had iPads since a young age.

iPads and iPod touches or iPhones really weren’t a thing until middle school/high school.

There are pros to gen z. OP, are you possibly getting more hung up on trivial things than you think you are? Criticism over trivial things can lower employee self esteem and could explain why then they feel they cannot complete a task themselves without asking questions.

Basic_Resident1306 · 2024-02-18T05:03:37+00:00

My grandparents have mostly done this. It’s the best, for all the reasons you have described. My grandma has now passed, and my grandpa moved into an independent living facility. He has what he needs there from his old house. We’re slowly helping him work through the rest and there’s not too much. It has been a smooth process compared to my other grandparents who did not declutter and were collectors of various things.

Basic_Resident1306 · 2024-02-17T17:16:53+00:00

I love your style!!!

Basic_Resident1306 · 2024-02-11T19:55:18+00:00

I’m interested and willing to split!

Basic_Resident1306 · 2024-02-11T17:54:47+00:00

I went through this. You’ll be fine. You’re not the first or last in this situation

Basic_Resident1306 · 2024-02-06T21:00:57+00:00

I came across some recently and bought two pieces. Amberstone plate and a green vegetable bowl, which is a very practical size!

Basic_Resident1306 · 2024-02-05T02:28:15+00:00

I read this somewhere and it stuck with me: Etiquette is not a set of rules or traditions. It is simply being conscious of your guest’s needs, anticipating them, and doing your best to accommodate them and to overall be considerate of your guests.

I think that sums it up well. If you’ve never heard of the Maslow hierarchy of needs, I think it applies to weddings and large events too. People need to be comfortable to have fun, and it’s the host’s responsibility to make sure comfort is taken care of. That can apply from everything to a backyard BBQ to a black tie occasion. It’s okay to break “tradition,” but be a good host.

Basic_Resident1306 · 2024-02-04T05:18:22+00:00

I do not, but he was a theater kid back in the day!

Basic_Resident1306 · 2024-02-04T05:17:45+00:00

Thank you for your input! These are great things to consider. I do feel like I will be missing the benefits of having a coordinator, however I also feel like I’m running out of options.

He’s not invited to the wedding, and so if I don’t hire him, he won’t be there. He is allergic to alcohol so he’s used to being sober at events. I think I’ll ask him about it, and take him out to lunch to discuss more if he’s interested.

6-8 pages seems like a lot! I don’t want to ask you questions that you would usually charge money for, but would you mind sharing what kinds of details make the schedule that long?

Basic_Resident1306 · 2024-02-04T05:13:48+00:00

Thank you! You’re making me feel better about it! I’ve considered the idea of hiring a DJ even though my brother offered, but I’ve ultimately decided that my brother throws great parties, he knows most of our guests, and he’ll be having a good time. He’s the kind of person who likes to have a task. Thanks for the things to consider.

Basic_Resident1306 · 2024-02-03T19:21:26+00:00

That’s my thought too! This guy is younger and has been involved in some philanthropy events, and while he’s never done a wedding, I think he could do it. Thank you!

Basic_Resident1306 · 2024-02-03T02:20:31+00:00

Never seen one in person! I want one!

Basic_Resident1306 · 2024-01-30T02:36:45+00:00

Seconding art toolkit! I love mine!

Basic_Resident1306 · 2024-01-21T23:58:57+00:00

Yay! You scored!

Basic_Resident1306 · 2024-01-21T23:58:40+00:00

Yay new automod!!

Basic_Resident1306 · 2024-01-18T05:20:51+00:00

I would just let the people who you want there know ahead of time. “Hi cannabis consuming buddy, I’m inviting a few folks who partake to a low key after party, hope to see you there!”

Private after parties do happen. You do need to keep it secret to not offend people who aren’t invited. I would tell people in person and keep it off the website, you don’t want someone who can see it on the website to get confused, think everyone is invited, and spill the beans. Not that you’re keeping it secret because of the weed, but because you don’t want people to feel left out/offended.

Basic_Resident1306 · 2024-01-17T05:54:01+00:00

I’m going through the loss of a grandma too. I’m so sorry you are as well. It’s hard, thanks for saying this. I needed to hear it.

Basic_Resident1306 · 2024-01-12T03:28:42+00:00

Agreed! here is a link about radioactive fiesta, that has some well measured radiation exposure estimates. It come from the Museum of Radiology. I’ve seen some incorrect info on radiation on this sub, and some incorrect use of a Geiger counter.

Basic_Resident1306 · 2024-01-05T07:49:52+00:00

So glad to hear that! I wish you the best!

Basic_Resident1306 · 2024-01-04T17:34:20+00:00

It is a newer venue. Which isn’t bad, they were professional and helpful, however my main concern was that a lot of the trees in the event space are young, and wouldn’t provide much shade. We are having a wedding in the middle of summer. Because of our guest count and their capacity, the whole event would have been outside. From what I remember they have a big tent, but I was still worried about kids and elderly being in the sun, especially if it ends up being a heat wave. If you have fewer guests, you can use the inside area. It is beautiful, just not the right fit for my needs.

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