Power vent water heaters can be noisy, thankfully there are many different ways you can reduce the noise they make: Reduce the amount of vibration from the water heater Extend the exhaust pipe towards the ground to muffle the sound Extend the exhaust pipe up towards the roof to reduce the noise Create a sound barrier Buy a muffler Methods for Reducing Noise from a Power Vent Water Heater Now let’s talk about some of the actionable steps you can take to reduce the noise of your power vent water heater. If it’s a nuisance to you and your neighbors, some of these methods may help.  1. Limi ..read more

Electric kettles are convenient, yet often very noisy. The speed at which electric kettles heat up causes several things to happen which can make your kettle particularly noisy. Thankfully there are a number of things you can do to reduce the sound including using a tea cozy, using rubberized undercoating spray, removing limescale buildup and more. How Loud is an Electric Kettle? A consumer watchdog group tested the decibel (dB) output of several popular models of electric kettles. The quietest tested was 79 dB, and the loudest was 95 dB. The quietest kettle normally has safety features like ..read more

French doors are an appealing addition to any house, and they offer beautiful aesthetics. However, their lovely looks come at the expense of additional noise pollution. Regardless of how tiny, the space between the two doors is an open invitation to sound waves. Sound can go through light and air as well. It’s challenging to soundproof French doors. Because the doors are formed largely of glass, it’s impossible to 100% soundproof them. However, there are many effective strategies that offer substantial sound reduction benefits.. 1. Change The Glass to Double-Glazed Glass Double-glazed windows ..read more

The first thing to note is that there are two different kinds of barn doors. The first kind of barn door is the traditional and literal barn door. These doors have solid cores, are heavy, and are generally soundproof.  The second kind of barn doors are the ones used in interior design. These doors are often hung to become sliding doors. In some cases, these doors are repurposed barn doors, although most times they are styled doors. These doors are just as soundproof as traditional barn doors, but the way they are put up is what lessens this quality.  The spaces created between the ..read more

In short, no, most hotel rooms are not completely soundproof. However, some hotels may have rooms that are slightly more sound resistant than others. This will have a lot to do with what the walls of the hotel room are made of.  Cheaper hotels or motels are more likely to have rooms that let in more sound than hotels that cost slightly more to stay at. When you stay at a higher-rated hotel, you are paying not only for the service but also for the facilities. This means that fancier hotels probably had a higher budget for building, meaning they could spend more on soundproofing the walls ..read more

Quiet hours at Airbnbs are designated hours during the evening and early hours of the morning. These hours are determined by the host and are typically between 9 pm to 7 am. During these hours guests are required to keep their noise levels down.  Quiet hours are put in place so that other parties in the house, including the host and other guests, are not disturbed at inconvenient hours. Hosts generally offer some sort of guidelines to define what they mean by quiet hours. Some hosts may simply request that voices and TV or music volumes be lowered. Others may request that noisy activities ..read more

If you’re looking for a soundproof mask to allow you to sing, game, record your voice or anything else then below are 4 of the best options available: Approximate Sound Reduction Best For Beltbox Mask Up to 30 decibels General Use Steno SR Pro-1 Mask 100% Noise Cancellation when recording Recording / Singing The Scream Jar Up to 70% sound reduction Stress Relief The Phasma Mask Up to 20 decibels Gaming 1. Beltbox BELTBOX: Vocal Dampener - A Portable Warm-Up Room. Take The Warm-Up Room With You! Reduces User Sound By Up To 30 dB. Includes Removable Strap For Hands-Free Use ..read more

Whilst microwaves are a necessity in most households, they can be a pain as they can be quite noisy sometimes. Not only do microwaves beep when their timer is complete and make a noisy buzz whilst in use, but they can also make other irritating noises at times. Whether you are wanting to use your microwave late at night and not have to disturb the rest of your household or it is just excessively noisy in general, here are a few ways to quieten your kitchen by reducing the amount of noise your microwave makes: 1. Use The Mute Button The first step to reducing the amount of noise your microwave ..read more

Skylights are a great addition to a room. Unfortunately, they can let in a lot of noise. The noise skylights let in can be a big problem for some people, especially if the skylight is located in their bedroom. The most common noise that skylights let in is rain noise. The other thing that contributes to skylights being noisier than what is necessary, is wind noise. The howling and rattling noises made from the wind rushing past the skylight can be very annoying and distracting. There are adjustments that can be made to your skylight in order to soundproof it and lessen the noise it lets in. He ..read more

As we all know, sound travels. It is even able to travel through some walls. We become especially aware of this fact when we have particularly noisy neighbors. When you are in a rented space, such as an office and an apartment, this can be even more annoying as you may not be allowed to make any permanent adjustments. This is not the end of the world, however, as there are temporary adjustments that can be made to soundproof a wall. These adjustments also do not require an excessive amount of money to be spent. 1. Move Large Items Of Furniture In Front Of The Wall The first and most simple sol ..read more