The one thing they consistently tell me to do is to cut back and trim down the vegetation around the building.

Tall vegetation - big trees, shrubs - will also do some minor deflection.Diffusion - breaking up the sound waves.

I've been on the western slope for over 30 yrs.I built my primary, its; Slab on grade, stucco, concrete roof, painted with E-84n roof soffits and tailings fire caulk (anti-ember) vulcan fire vents, 4 car wide concrete driveway, extra large house numbers, red 3/4" hoses on reals @every corner, completely denuded of vegetation 100ft.

Currently, hired local farmers to cultivate seasonal fruits, avocados and vegetables.

To buy a $30k house in Detroit and it says on the agent comments the commission is $395, I’ll record the agent over the phone it’s like my son trying to feed him his vegetables.

I ate nothing but rice and black beans and protein shakes.

Floods lead to heavy vegetation growth.B. 

You said you supplement your income with speaking...but hey, if they are paying you in vegetables then more power to you.    

Grocers must eat the loss of their fresh vegetable or frozen foods during a power outage.

Too much of our food is coming from Mexico, not only fruits and vegetables but also beef.