Introduction So you’re getting distracted at work, while studying or during sleep. You’re left wondering: are noise cancelling headphones worth it? Or should I use a different noise blocking solution? It’s important to realize that noise cancelling headphones are not a universal solution to every noise problem out there. If that were true, we’d all…
So you’re a light sleeper and the burglars truly don’t stand a chance? Yet sometimes you wish you didn’t have such laser hearing because it’s disrupting your sleep. Especially if you have a snoring partner, your superpower can become quite a headache. Don’t ask me how I know all of this! If you’ve been on…
I was a rower for 3 years in high school. This ancient human invention helped me develop nice back muscles, shoulders, legs and shed excess fat that was hiding my adolescent six pack from the glances of my wonderful female colleagues. After high school I stopped rowing and I got chubby again, to everyone’s disappointment…
Being a blogger AND a passionate gamer it’s hard to find time to commit to a gym membership. So, I have been looking for ways to burn some calories while sitting at my desk. However, I have very sensitive ears to the sound of machines at work. I’m not proud of it! But I find…
Are you trying to burn calories and keep your legs busy? And best of all, while comfortably sitting at your desk? Using an under-desk elliptical is a great way to do it. These compact, portable exercise machines burn about 150 calories an hour. Using a regular elliptical machine burns about 350 calories. But hey, with…
Want to make a room more aesthetically and acoustically pleasing, while also lowering the noise coming through the walls? Then I got you covered! I’ve seen with my own two eyes many soundproof panels. I’ve also installed quite a few for others and in my own home. It goes without saying that some look better…
These under-desk treadmills include a conveyor belt that can be conveniently slid under any standing desk you’re working at. I personally found this a great way to add more value to my standing desk area. Why not walk or jog and burn those extra calories while being mentally productive as well? Why not hit two…
If you want to make a switch to quieter and more efficient window AC units at your home or office, look no further! As some of my readers know, I got new ACs when I moved to my new house in Florida last May. Since then I replaced two that were too loud. As you…
Fiberglass and spray foam have clear differences, but both are very effective insulation materials. Fiberglass batt is more commonly used of the two, probably because it is the cheaper option. Fiberglass refers to a series of very delicate fibers that are made of a number of recycled materials, but mainly glass. The glass fibers are…
Rockwool and fiberglass are popular insulation materials that are typically found within walls, but are also part of many on-surface soundproofing panels. Because of their similar application, the differences can be very confusing at first. This article will shed light on the main pros and cons of both materials, and the main differences in their…
