Are you getting noise outside from the streets and neighbors? You are probably wondering what you could do to Soundproof a room from outside noise easily and what works and what doesn’t. Soundproofing a room is not harder than you think. When soundproofing your room, try to create a sound maze that aims to provide insulation against any sound waves or noise. When the sound waves find it difficult to travel through, it will reduce their energy tremendously. A quiet room helps the mind relax a lot better. I love my solitude, most especially because I have very noisy neighbors around me. Noise ..read more

  The reason people want to soundproof their cupboards is simple- no one wants to hear the noise that’s inside it. So what can be done to keep the noise in that cupboard and have a little peace and quiet in the rest of the house? How to soundproof a cupboard? You can soundproof a cupboard by using soundproofing items such as fiberglass, soundproof curtains, moving blankets and, most importantly, by making sure you have a great seal between your door and the door frame. No matter how you decide to go about this, if you are doing this on your own, always make sure that you are keeping in li ..read more

If you are still suffering from sound and noise coming through your double-glazed window, how can you soundproof it? Is it the best you can get with a double-glazed option, or are there alternatives or additions you can make to the windowsill? How can you make double glazing more soundproof? If you’re unsatisfied with what the double-glazed windows will provide, then there are alternatives and options to help block out more sound. You can apply acoustic caulk and weather-stripping tape to the double-glazed window to close any gap. More options are to install soundproof curtains and window fil ..read more

As a fellow row house dweller, I know how disturbing and creepy it is to hear your neighboring unit out loud through walls. Houses that are old and haven’t got renovated for a longer period of time are most notorious for noise transmission. To restore the lost tranquility and combat the noise problems, the obvious solution would be to soundproof the wall. However, for an inexperienced, it can turn out to be a rather complicated task to put into practice. But the good news is: To soundproof a brick wall, you don’t have to be an acoustic consultant either. If you possess the basic knowledge of ..read more

Hand dryers have the technology to force airflow from motors to dry your hands. But, Young children cannot bear the sound from these and in fact, the Canadian Paediatric Society confirmed that hand dryer sounds are dangerous to toddlers. Why are hand dryers so loud? Old and new hand dryers both use the technology of hand dryer motors and fans. Once the motion is detected by the sensors, the motor forces airflow from narrow bezels along with the heat to scrape water from the skin’s surface. The noise of hand dryers may surpass 100dB which is dangerous to the children but there are some quieter ..read more

A common mistake made by people trying to save costs while building their own homes is to install insulation in the exterior walls that protect the house from the elements, but not in the interior walls that separate the space into different rooms. Not insulating the interior walls is a mistake for 2 reasons. First, insulating the interior walls will improve the operation of the HVAC system, and second, it provides the secondary function of soundproofing. Is denim insulation good for soundproofing? Yes, though denim insulation costs more than standard fiberglass insulation, there are many adv ..read more

Until a few months back I was very happy with my old neighbors but when the new neighbors share the department,  their annoying sound from subwoofers is exploding my anxiety.  I feel irritated with the sound.  So have you ever come across these kinds of people who disturb you with their subwoofer bass? If yes, how to deal with the neighbors from the subwoofer sound? The easiest way to stop this sound is soundproofing the walls and windows. Any space or even an obstacle allows sound. In some cases, your household items can help but cannot soundproof the home. Soundproofing your ..read more

There are many different species of birds, each with different physical characteristics, mannerisms, and calls. However, despite the differences in their songs, most birds can and will sing. The singing of birds, to our human ears, can be beautiful and pleasant, yet when it is too loud or at an inconvenient time, it can also be unnerving and annoying. People the world over have all heard of the proverbial cry of the rooster in the early morning, but how can one stop him (or any other bird) from making such loud or obnoxious sounds? Birds generally make loud noises when they are calling for a ..read more

Spark arrestor is a helpful device that kills sparks before they make a problem in any equipment. When there is a firework, sparks are common when there is a combination of fuel, fire, and oxygen. But, does a spark arrestor reduce noise? Yes, spark arrestor reduces noise in any equipment but the effect of sound that you can notice is negligible. A spark arrestor can reduce the sound level of your system and it would be up to 10 dB. However, in some cases, you may not notice any change because some spark arrestors can decrease only 1 dB or 2 dB sound range. Sparks are most common at welding an ..read more

Is your golf cart making your ears ring and waking the neighbors when you drive past their house? Is it impossible to carry on a conversation with your fellow golfer because of the noise? Instead of shelling out big bucks for a new super quiet electric golf cart, are you wondering if there are ways in which you can make your current golf cart a little quieter? How can you make your gas golf cart quieter? Adding (or improving) insulation and a muffler are the two easiest ways to reduce the sound coming from your gas golf cart. Before looking to improve the insulation and/or muffler, you should ..read more