Does it get noisy in your car cabin when you’re driving? I had this problem in the past with my own car, but found a simple solution. The most common noises come from the road, wind, rain and other cars passing by. But you probably already saw that there are both mats and sprays that…
Interested in buying the quietest robot vacuum to keep your floors clean at all times? I tested the quietest ones at home and compared them. I will also provide you useful tips for making the right choice based on your cleaning requirements. We should first acknowledge that robot vacuum cleaners are already quieter than regular…
Windows are thin and often poorly insulated. This leads to a lot of sound coming from the outside into the room and from the room outside. Therefore your peace and quiet can be ruined by the traffic noise, by a loud neighbor or any other noisy activity happening outside the window. At the same time,…
Soundproofing train noise is something most people living near railroad crossings would like to do. But many have no idea how. In this article I’ll share the best ways to do it on your own, without having to hire any professionals. Some things that work well include: adding mass to the walls and insulating doors…
Plan on having a party in your house or apartment? It’s hard to imagine a party without some loud music playing in the background. It would be… awkward. But if you play the music, then you have to worry about the noise disturbing the neighbors, especially if the party is happening in the evening or…
Rooms with high ceilings oftentimes have terrible acoustics. The echo from talking, walking, playing music or doing any regular activity can be horrendous. It’s like living in a church! And only God can tolerate this echo 24/7 without going bonkers. I’ve had a similar problem with the dining room in my parents house, which was…
Many of you have probably heard of Rockwool batts and boards before. But you’re wondering if it works well for sound insulation or not. The short answer is: YES. It works really well for sound insulation, thermal insulation, plus it’s fire resistant. It blocks sound better than most glass wool insulation products because it’s made…
Anyone who’s spent a few days in a yurt knows how noisy it can get. As a kid, I lived 2 years in Japan with my father when he worked as the Matsukawa camp adviser. We happened to live in a yurt that was rather lofty, but was made from thin cloth. While it was…
Do you have a thin door that doesn’t protect you from noise in any way? Not only is your privacy in danger, but you also have to hear everything that happens outside of your room or home. Unfortunately many doors are made from thin wood, and sometimes they’re even hollow on the inside. They’re both…
Dryers are famous for being loud mechanical creatures. But once you get used to drying your clothes really quickly, they become an integral part of every household. Trust me, I’m no different. After 2 years of using it, I can’t imagine living without my tumble dryer. But if the noise is annoying you to no…