Want to sing the opera without disturbing your neighbors and frightening your cat? Well.. do you have a walk-in closet in your home? If the answer is yes, you’re on the right path. Because by soundproofing it you can sing or do whatever you want inside without anyone knowing about it. There are many soundproofing…
So you’ve probably noticed that the acoustics in your gym are off the charts. The echo from the machines and from clients grunting and even talking casually are too pronounced. Not to mention if you’re playing music at a higher volume. The sound just doesn’t seem right. This is a problem that every gym owner…
Hardwood floors can be an acoustic nightmare. Whether you’re recording a song, doing a podcast or simply having a conversation, a hardwood floor can make everything sound awkward. That’s because a hardwood floor reflects the sound waves. The sound waves bounce from one hard surface to another, producing echo. Echo reduction is one of the…
Noisy drain pipes can be really annoying. Many bathrooms are equipped with plastic drain pipes which aren’t very thick. Anything pouring through them will be heard and the sound even gets amplified as it swooshes down the pipes. Luckily, there are a few ways you can fix noisy drain pipes in a short period of…
To have a glass conference room is a matter of privilege and prestige. At least that’s how a blue collar guy like myself feels about them. But one things for sure: glass is not a good soundproofing material. Unless it’s really thick. Unfortunately, the glass used for conference rooms is usually not very thick, so…
Do you have a loud generator? Perhaps it’s a portable generator for RV and camping. And placing it near your RV ruins the experience of peace and quiet you were hoping for? Or maybe you’re keeping it in-doors in your home. Either way, you’ll love the information I’m about to share with you. These are…
French doors are often very elegant and classy. But one problem with them is the noise. Since they’re larger than regular doors and also thinner due to the glass, they pose a really easy entrance point for sound. For this reason, they often require some soundproofing to minimize noise and ensure greater privacy. How to…
A snow blower (also called snow thrower) is like a hitman. Without any remorse, it “takes care” of the leftover snow spread across your garden, driveway and porch in brutal fashion. But unfortunately, many lack one critical skill that a true snow blower hitman must have: stealth. Because, let’s face it: most of them can…
It’s no secret that my favorite soundproofing material is mass loaded vinyl. But I believe my love for MLV is well justified. Not only does it block airborne AND impact noise unbelievably well, it can also be used for almost any soundproofing project under the sun. In this article I want to share with you…
Mixer grinders, also known as “mixies” are very popular appliances, used in many households, especially in India. Mixer grinders can be used to mix and grind: different food ingredients, grate coconut, make puree, powder spices, chop fruits and vegetables and much more. But you already know that. The problem you’re trying to answer is this;…