Forty-eight percent of all disputes among neighbors are because of noise. While every city has its own idea of what level of decibels is considered to be “noise,” it’s difficult for the offender to ...

Creating a quieter space can improve your focus, sleep, and make the outside world a little less annoying. Whatever the unwanted noise is, noisy neighbors, traffic noise, or household activity, ...

Gamers, musicians, podcasters, and those who live in noisy neighborhoods will all benefit from soundproofing their space. Sometimes you want to keep noise out; other times you want to keep your noise ...

“Stack rugs or wrestling mats on the floor,” says Yoron Israel, who leads the percussion department at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Sound doesn’t want to be contained; it undulates easily ...

Adding a laundry room next to a bedroom may be convenient, but you better get used to hearing every door slam and washing cycle. During a remodel or new build, there are some inexpensive steps you can ...

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Hard surfaces reflect and amplify sounds, so naturally soft surfaces do the opposite. Hang thick blankets, tapestries, or quilts on your walls to easily and quickly make the room quieter. Any soft ...

Dealing with noise complaints is just a fact of modern-day life—especially if you share a wall with neighbors, have a colicky baby at home, or have weekly band practice sessions in your den. Or ...

Podcasts are incredibly popular, so much so that according to one report, almost half of Americans have listened to a podcast in the last month, but not all podcasts are created equal. All of us who ...