Good to see ya back on Pelican.
I use some hearing protectors in the garage when doing the loud stuff that are kinda like these.
https://www.amazon.com/Howard-Leight-Semi-Aural-Earplugs-QB3HYG/dp/B002A5A9IG/ref=pd_sim_b2b_6/139-5008345-9865706?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B002A5A9IG&pd_rd_r=21d86481-fb18-4aee-b15a-5139dbd1e86d&pd_rd_w=4gRXT&pd_rd_wg=1TvVI&pf_rd_p=a07701e4-f565-442a-b97f-93ab23cbb7ef&pf_rd_r=T98YH3S8MTDNTZQFB0Z7&psc=1&refRID=T98YH3S8MTDNTZQFB0Z7
I like them because I can take them out quickly, and they just hang around me neck until I need them again. If I keep them I hate the sounds of mostly my breathing and the swallowing when I take a swig of water. I play music in my garage and prefer music.
If I am grinding, cutting, or using impact tools, hearing protection goes on.