ACROSS AMERICA — Many cities have noise ordinances that set limits on the times people can use loud lawnmowers and power tools. Often, though, they allow people to start sawing, drilling, mowing, weed-whacking and such earlier than their neighbors might prefer.
It’s a classic neighborhood dilemma. Some people sleep late on weekends. Their neighbors may be more inclined to get an early start on home improvement projects that use loud power tools.
But what is a civilized hour to start using noisy tools on weekend mornings? And when should they be shut down for the evening?
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