There’s nothing better than watching Apocalypse Now chopper scene with Wagner’s Ride of Valkyrie set to full blast! If you have a home theater at your disposal you can watch this iconic scene and so many others with high quality sound all the time. That is of course, if the theater is properly soundproofed. If…
So you’ve seen how amazing Mass Loaded Vinyl can be, right? It’s got a perfect tan, great personality, and it’s thick. And we love thickness in the soundproofing community. MLV is one of the best soundproofing materials ever. And it’s origins go way back to the 60s and NASA laboratories. It’s a flexible, heavy and…
So you’re ready to turn your garage/attic/regular room into a macho heaven? I’ve got news for you buddy – the missus will not appreciate the howling and brawling noises coming out of your cave. You’ll need to keep in the hush which can ruin the awesome fun you planned ahead. But it doesn’t have to…
We all want to keep our soundproofing costs at a minimum and still block the bothersome noise sufficiently. Blankets can help us achieve that when soundproofing rooms. However, I want to make it clear from the get-go. There are more effective ways to soundproof a room than simply covering the place with blankets. Installing mineral…
“Bang… bang… bang”… who could that possibly be? Oh yeah, it’s the damn furnace! A noisy furnace is a regular and very annoying part of many homes. Whistling and squeaking sounds are also very common. There are a few well established reasons for furnace noise and ways to fix them. 1. Fix weak spots in…
You probably didn’t think about the noise when you were buying your treadmill. But now it’s annoying as your jogging and trying to watch TV or listen to music at the same time. Or perhaps it’s annoying your spouse, kids etc. Many treadmills are so loud that the neighbors can start giving you funny looks….
The purpose of an attic fan is to lower the temperature in the attic by blowing out hot air. Most attic fans have an in-built thermostat that moderates their usage by turning them on and off depending on the temperature in the attic. Millions of people enjoy their attic fans on a daily basis, especially…
Soundproofing interior sliding doors may seem difficult at first. These doors open differently than regular interior doors. Therefore installing soundproofing material can seem tricky. It’s important to do it correctly in order to keep the door functional. There are many soundproofing materials you can use to do this successfully. I’ll focus on the most convenient…
Hamsters are small, adorable, and sometimes pretty loud! Especially at night! If your hamster is causing a lot of racket while exercising, slurping down nutrients and simply living the good life, you’re in luck. There are a few excellent ways to reduce the noise coming from the hamster cage, so that it’s barely noticeable. Here…
READER’S QUESTION: “Hi Luka! ..my daughter has a loud (and obnoxious) next door neighbour. Can you share some advice we can use to soundproof her apartment? And hopefully without hiring professionals. Thank you for all the information you’re sharing with the world! – Cynthia” Well, thank YOU for the compliment and for the question Cynthia….
