Whether you’re building a new home or renovating an existing one, one thing is certain: you’re going to need doors. Lots of them. Between the front door, back door, bedrooms, bathrooms, closets and pantries there are often more than ten doors in just one house. With all of the doors in your home you’ll need […]
Offices tend to be built with tile floors, plaster walls and plaster ceilings. These hard surfaces allow for sound from things like fax machines and printers to bounce around and echo which creates bothersome noise and distracts employees. By installing sound-absorbing wall panels, suspended sound-absorbing ceiling panels and static dissipative carpeting, noise is greatly reduced […]
Your bedroom should be your own personal sanctuary where you can escape the world and get some rest. Unfortunately, for many people, intrusive noise makes this notion nothing but a pipe dream. If loud neighbors, airplanes, or street noise keeps you up at night, it’s time to learn about soundproofing. Soundproofing can change your life […]
You don’t need to hire a team of acoustical engineers to find a solution to your noise problems. Many noise related issues have simple solutions you can achieve on your own, provided you do the necessary research. A successful soundproofing project, like any other home improvement project, begins with proper preparation.There are a lot of […]
Flying is just like going to the dentist – very few look forward to it but everybody does it. Planes may be the fastest way to get to where you need to go but when you’re trapped on a 10-hour flight between a screaming toddler and an overly-friendly seat-mate, you start debating if you really […]
With school starting back up in a few short weeks, its time for Tampa Bay’s many college students to begin searching for that perfect study spot. When choosing that ideal space to hit the books make sure to consider the most important factor – quiet. Coffee shops are a great place to study but its […]
There’s nothing worse than finally falling asleep only to be startled awake by rushing traffic or screaming police sirens. From bustling cities to quaint suburbs – street noise is unavoidable. Whether its highway noise, construction, or even just kids playing in the street, noise manages to find its way into your home wherever you live. […]
For some, falling asleep is simple. You know who I’m talking about – those lucky few who could effortlessly drift off to the sound of blasting cannons or bursting fireworks. And then there’s the rest of us, who lay awake into the night, tossing and turning with every little noise that finds its way into […]
Hearing is a fascinating part of the human experience. The magic of sounds like live music, waves crashing and even human voice are all thanks to our ability to hear. But, just like too much of any good thing, too much sound is dangerous. Human ears are lined with tiny hair cells that help to […]
There’s nothing worse than arriving at your destination after a long day’s travel only to be greeted by loud traffic and noisy neighbors. Hotels, Airbnb’s or Couchsurfing – no matter where you choose to stay, you’re likely to encounter one irritating noise or another. Be prepared with these on-the-go vacation soundproofing tips and enjoy the […]
