Recently, I had problems with my neighbor who turned his backyard into a workshop. I confronted him about the loud noise, and he promised to keep it down, but the hammering, drilling and other noises coming from the workshop still disturbed me all day. My wife was also annoyed with the noise, so the only … Read more
Everyone should be familiar with a treadmill by now, whether you’ve seen one on TV or at the gym. Having your own treadmill in your house or apartment is a great way to stay fit and healthy. If you’re like me and love to stay physically active, then you’ve certainly used a treadmill before and … Read more
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
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