Do you have a large basement but don’t know what to do with it? You might even be confused about whether it is even worth using. Even if you decide what to convert the basement into, it’s always a tough position to be in. It just throws in a dozen new challenges. Will it be …
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Troubled with the noise through your hollow interior doors? I know exactly how it feels. Today, I’ll share some of my tips on how to minimize noise that flows through the interior doors of your home. Whether you’re looking to find the best door for noise reduction or you’re looking for tips to soundproof interior …
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Let me guess: You have heard a lot about acoustic paint but you’re still wondering: Does sound deadening paint actually work? Spoiler alert: It can, with some caveats. It can reduce medium-frequency noises like regular conversations by around 30%. However, I’d recommend you pair it with our other more soundproofing methods for a more robust …
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If you have stumbled here, I bet you are tired of annoying noises taking away your peace. To get rid of unwanted sounds, you might have to consider soundproofing your room. As we already know, proper soundproofing can be a tough task. There are small gaps and holes in the walls or doors from where …
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Do you have a neighbor who plays very loud music or has an overly barking dog? Is there really loud vehicular noise near your home? There is unnerving noise all around us. I was really troubled with the sound of my neighbor’s loud music. Whatever and how much ever I said, he never listened to …
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Tired of the noise of the constant footsteps from your neighbors? Or is it an abnormally loud conversation from your neighbors above? I know exactly how it feels. A few years ago when I used to live in my old apartment, I was sick of the impact noise coming from the ceiling. I knew I …
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Air conditioners are a bliss, especially in the hot summer months. The only gripe? Air conditioners can be loud—which might disturb your sleep—defeating their entire purpose. Of course, some might take the plunge and replace it with an entirely new quieter AC. But in my opinion, it might not be a bad idea to use …
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Is your partner irritated that every time you need to wake up, the alarm wakes them up too? Does the loud noise of your alarm make your morning cranky and unpleasant? Enter quiet alarm clocks. These kinds of alarm clocks usually use a gradual light rise or vibrations to wake you up peacefully. Here are …
We have all been there: Laying in the bed—trying to fall asleep but… Tick-tock goes the wall clock! It starts out as a minor annoyance—but quickly progresses to drive us nuts. Enter silent wall clocks. Whether you’re looking to concentrate on your work, or you’re looking to get a good night’s sleep—a silent wall clock …
Whether at a barbershop, salon, or even at our home, we can all agree on something: Hair clippers can go from a nice buzzing to a loud clattering sound real quick, which can be overbearing at times. One of my neighbor’s child is autistic, so I understand how huge of an issue this can be …
