How to Soundproof a Home Office A home office is usually just a spare bedroom: a hollow door, thin walls, and a window onto the street. That means you hear the TV, the kids and the dog while you work, and the rest of the house hears your calls. Soundproofing a home office is mostly…
Soundproofing for Dog Barking A dog’s bark can top 100 decibels up close, which is as loud as a lawn mower. That’s loud enough to fill your home, carry through apartment walls and reach the house next door. Whether it’s your dog bothering the neighbors or the neighbor’s dog keeping you up, the fix depends…
How to Make Acoustic Panels Look Good Acoustic panels fix echo, but nobody wants a room that looks like a recording booth. The good news is that the part of a panel you see, the fabric face, has almost no effect on how well it works, as long as sound can pass through it. That…
While renting has many advantages over owning, it can be hard to make permanent fixes to a space that is not yours. This can make soundproofing a challenge when you are unable to do any construction or make changes to the infrastructure. Here are some tips geared towards temporary renters that will improve the sound…
Classrooms are subject to a lot of noise that can ultimately hinder a child’s ability to focus and learn. Sound from the hallway, neighboring classrooms, and other children talking in the room can be a huge distraction to students. In many cases, even noisy HVAC/air conditioning noise can make it difficult for students to hear…
Do you have a finished basement in your house? Basements are often used as a hangout spot for kids, entertainment room, or additional living space. If you use your basement for any of the above, there’s probably a lot of noise coming from that area of your house. Noise leaking out of the basement can…
Meditation has exploded as a huge trend that is now being seen beyond just yoga studios. Meditation is being used in schools, corporate offices, and during team retreats to decrease stress and improve productivity. The first step to meditation is having a quiet space where you can relax and have a peaceful mindset. There are…
CrossFit is the hottest new fitness trend, but anyone who has been around a CrossFit studio knows that they can be incredibly loud. Blasting music, motivational yelling, and the sound of flipping tires can often be distracting to surrounding residents and businesses. Noise complaints can also attract negative attention to your studio and even get…
Noise pollution is any excessive noise or unpleasant sound that disturbs the natural balance of life, weather it be temporary or constant. While we don’t typically think of noise as a pollution, sound that disrupts daily activities or quality of life is definitely a serious pollutant. Check out these tips for combating noise pollution so…