Guides and recommendations for how to soundproof just about anything!
Soundproofing should be at the top of your to-do list if you’re thinking of setting up a home recording studio. If you don’t soundproof the room, every little sound will be picked up in your audio track. This will make your recording sound unclear and unprofessional even if you use the best recording equipment. To …
It can be quite challenging to deal with noisy neighbors if you spend a lot of time at home. If you work from home, you probably want quiet during the day and not just at night. Loud neighbors can distract you from what you need to do. This also applies if you have a newborn …
Sometimes soundproofing your home from outside noise isn’t enough because appliances in your home can be noisy too. In these instances, you can build a DIY soundproof box. Sound travels in waves so in order to soundproof you need to trap or deflect those waves. This can be done by using various soundproofing materials. The …
Nature sounds are some of the best to listen to when you want to relax or sleep. The pitter-patter of rain, the sound of wind and even the chirping of crickets can be soothing. However, if you’re not used to the chirping sounds of cricket or you’re a light sleeper, then the chirping can be …
Does your engine squeak when you start your vehicle or squeals when you turn the wheel? If it does, then it means something isn’t right under the hood. Most modern vehicles used serpentine belts to drive engine accessories like the power steering pump and water pump. However, the belt can start to make noise if …
Windows are a code requirement in most areas. They allow for proper ventilation and natural lighting to fill a room. However, windows are one of the main ports where sounds come into our homes. For this reason, they should be one of the first things you should insulate if you want to create a quiet …
If you live in an apartment complex and your ceiling is someone else’s floor, then enjoying some quiet time can be impossible. In these cases, footsteps blaring televisions, loud conversations and any other type of ambient noise can disturb your living space. So how do you rectify this problem? Since you’re most likely a tenant …
It’s normal for your toilet to make some sort of noise when you flush. However, oftentimes it may make sounds that you aren’t too familiar with like gurgling at the end of a flush. Toilet gurgles when flushed can be an indication of air getting out backward because of blockages or several other things. Sometimes …
After owning a car for a while you will begin to notice that some sounds will start to get louder. One sound that seems to get louder over time is the sound of the engine. While it’s perfectly normal to think that there might be something wrong with the engine, oftentimes it may be because …
Do you live close to a busy street or in a busy neighborhood? Is the noise from outside preventing you from relaxing and getting good sleep in your home? If you are losing your mind and thinking of moving, just read this entire article before you do so. You can try to soundproof your home …