Yes, your author personally uses these Mack's Ultra Soft Foam Earplugs. They are NRR 32 dB, which provides a superior level of noise reduction. I have never been bothered by the lawn mower or leaf blower noise while wearing these doing yard work. If you have never used foam earplugs, they do take a little getting used to since you have to insert them into the ear. The benefit of using earmuffs instead of foam earplugs is that the ear muffs will last years, while the foam earplugs need to be replaced/repurchased. Over the long haul, the ear muffs are a better deal.