Soundproofing a room typically includes installing soundproofing material on the walls, doors, windows and sometimes the ceiling and the floor as well. It can also include areas such as air vents and a fireplace. Soundproofing costs depend on multiple factors; the size of the room, the type and amount of soundproofing material that is used….
Soundproofing garage doors can seem like Mission Impossible. Even Tom Cruise at his best would struggle! Unless you know the secrets of the trade of course. And I will share them with you in this article. Soundproofing garage doors based on their opening mechanism First of all, we must recognize that there are different types…
Dealing with tons of noisy distractions while in your office? Soundproofing a home office can be a major stress reliever. As well as provide a significant boost in productivity and effort. I personally can’t get anything done if I can listen into conversations in the other room or the old AC/DC playlist from my neighbors…
As you’re already aware, a lot of noise can easily pass through doors. That’s especially true if the door is hollow and the volume of sound is high. But even ordinary sounds like people talking in the other room can pass through weaker interior doors. Many people decide to attach blankets to their doors in…
If your neighbors like to play loud music and the bass keeps rumbling through the walls, there are a few ways you can alleviate the problem. But before I share some advice, it’s worth pointing out that bass is different from other types of noise: Bass is a low frequency sound wave that can easily…
Not sure how to soundproof your noisy water pump? Many users think it’s impossible to do it, so they suffer through the noise without having to. It’s in fact really easy to reduce the noise coming from a water pump by enclosing it in a soundproof box. I’ve seen this work multiple times, especially when…
Do you regret moving next to an industrious neighbor? He just loooves to work with his hands, taking your down time for granted. I had problems with my neighbor who fixed boats in his backyard. Once I confronted him about it and said I would call the cops, it stopped for good. But that’s because…
Now THAT’S what I call a creepy picture! But creepiness and humor aside, soundproofing a basement ceiling can be very rewarding. Especially if you play drums or have similar loud hobbies that bother the folks upstairs. Or maybe they’re the ones bothering you, the basement dweller! Either way, the following methods can fix the situation…
Soundproofing an attic floor might seem a bit difficult at first. But it’s actually very similar to soundproofing any other floor in a house or apartment. The only potential difference is the type of noise that you’re trying to block. If it’s only airborne noise (like people talking) then simply adding some density to the…
Soundproofing a dartboard can seem like a huge challenge. The sound of the dart hitting the board produces a strong thumping sound. Then there is also the impact noise produced by the dartboard knocking on the surface behind it. But it’s not something you’d want to soundproof an entire room for. There is an easier,…