Alwayne Gray 
I can still remember the days when my parents used to bust into my room, complaining about the loud noise coming from the video game I was playing. Obviously, as most kids have realized, lowering the volume isn’t quite as fun as playing with the volume fully turned up! Fortunately, there are numerous things you … Read more
I live in a very busy downtown area. I recently moved here with my wife and kids, but there was one thing I’d failed to consider: how noisy the neighborhood would be! With dogs constantly barking, children screaming and playing during the day, and loud traffic at night, things are almost intolerable. At one point, … Read more
One of the biggest problems people face when moving into a new apartment is loud neighbors living upstairs. You may be able to hear their footsteps, as well as music and shouting, and this could disturb your sleep. At one point, the noise from my neighbors upstairs was so unbearable, I couldn’t take it anymore, … Read more
The good thing about dorms is that they’re relatively cheap, and they’re often located near the college. Unfortunately, however, a dorm room is usually a small, confined space with very thin walls. Since you’ll be studying, living and sleeping in your dorm room, you should think wisely about how you’ll get peace and quiet on … Read more
Before my son was born a few months ago, I decided to take what I’d learned from soundproofing my bedroom and see if I could soundproof my nursery. Although this may not seem like something that’s necessary, soundproofing a nursery is actually very important. Your baby will need to sleep without being woken by disturbances … Read more
Few things are more annoying than a loud washing machine that you can hear throughout the entire house while you’re trying to relax. If you’ve thought about getting a new (and quieter) machine, though, I wouldn’t recommend this plan. Washing machines typically aren’t cheap, and no machine is 100 percent quiet. The best and most … Read more