Hey. I'm new here and I am just starting out on the road to lucid dreaming but had a few questions.

First, if I have a decently loud fan going in my room constantly will that have negative effect on my dreams, dream recall, or lucid dreams?

Second, I was wondering, when I am doing reality checks throughout the day, should I only do them when something strange happens or just whenever I think of doing them.

Last Question. Easiest beginner technique? DILD? MILD? And how long did it take you guys to have your first lucid dream?

Thanks a lot and I hope to hear back from you!