Dog barking

Circle J wrote:

I'm in the United States, so I don't know what is available in Vietnam, but I recommend a white noise machine -- sounds like a fan.  I have a SleepMate and within reason, it blocks out dogs barking, police/fire sirens, garbage trucks, radios/televisions from apartment neighbors, etc..

When I lived in a condo the upstairs neighbor's two dogs barked all day while she was at work.  Once I bought the white noise machine, I couldn't hear the dogs. I sleep much better at night.   I lived near a hospital and never had a siren wake me up.  One of the best purchases I ever made.

Thank you. 

But I think it is not strong enough for Vietnam, or you have to set it so loud that the white noise disturbs more that it helps.
Because the windows of many rented apartments here are so poorly insulated that it makes no difference whether the windows are open or closed.

The air conditioning in our apartment is fortunately good and works more or less like a SleepMate, simply not strong enough.
If you're unlucky, the air conditioning makes an extra noise (the same goes for fridges).