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…
Soundproofing a cardboard box is a popular science project assigned to middle school and high school students. It’s also a skill that can be very useful in real life situations. A soundproof box can be used to: insulate a noisy water pump or generator improve the sound of a microphone or speakers reduce blender or…
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…
Struggling to get some decent sleep because of all the noise? You’re not the only one! Many people have disturbed sleep patterns because of traffic noise, loud neighbors watching TV at 3 AM or having grown-up fun, and all sorts of other quirky perks of being part of society. Does this mean that you HAVE…
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,…
Soundproofing a wall without removing drywall is pretty easy. Unlike removing drywall, some soundproofing materials can be installed directly on the wall. And they block noise pretty well! Here’s a 5 step process you can follow: 1. Identify the type of noise This is very important. There are 2 types of noise: Aiborne Noise –…
Blenders are some of the loudest kitchen machines available. What’s even worse, the stronger the blender’s engine is, the more noise it produces. But you’re not ready to give up on tasty and healthy smoothies just yet I imagine. So what can be done about it? How can you enjoy your Mad Mango smoothies without…
Soundproofing a sliding glass door is more difficult than soundproofing a regular door. There are two main problems to take into consideration: Standard glass doors are thinner than wooden doors. Which means that they require more soundproofing material to block the noise. Since they’re sliding doors, placing thick soundproofing material on them is not a…
Vacuum cleaners can be really annoying, especially if they’re too loud. I hate when my wife vacuums around my feet while I’m working on the computer. It drives me crazy. At the same time, I understand that it has to be done, otherwise the floor gets messy pretty fast. So anyway, I searched across the…
Having a hollow door is no picnic. It lets tons of noise inside and outside of the room, leaving you with a nasty headache, and no privacy. Anyone standing near the door can hear what you’re doing inside. I hate that feeling, and I haven’t met anyone who likes it. So the question is, do…
