Keeping cool in the scorching heat of summer, or warm in the frozen tundra of December can be hard, especially when you’re constantly worrying about running up the electric bill. However, unless you want to be in constant discomfort in your own home, it’s an expense we all have to live with. Luckily for you, […]
Tossing and turning throughout the night doesn’t cut it. As humans we spend up to one-third of our lives in a sleep state and it is crucial to our bodies’ health, mental clarity and performance throughout our lives. For light sleepers the most common obstacle faced when trying to stay asleep is their lack of […]
If you live in the city, close to an intersection or highway, you are probably very familiar with the plethora of traffic noises that can interfere with your sleep and keep you up at night. Even if you have become acclimated to some of these sounds, chances are your sleep is still affected. Learn More: […]
There are few sounds that can be as annoying, or disruptive, as a laundry room in an apartment or home. Whether it’s the clicking over from the wash cycle, the dryer rumbling at low frequencies, or the finishing buzzer, laundry room noise can wake you from a sleep, keep you from falling asleep and even prevent […]
Why Use Soundproof Blankets? Renters and homeowners can use soundproof blankets to shield their homes from annoying outside noises such as traffic and loud neighbors. People can also use soundproof blankets to reduce noise within the home by preventing a lot of sounds from coming into one room from another room. These are a temporary […]
How Well Do Soundproof Windows Work? Soundproof windows are an expensive and sought after upgrade to any home. They provide several benefits: Low maintenance: Letting in less dust, dirt and bugs than standard, more “old-school” windows. You won’t find yourself cleaning spiderwebs out of the windowsill every week. Energy efficient: Since they reduce the amount […]
There are few places in the world you anticipate rest and peace like in your own home. But apartment renters across the country all too often experience the same issue – coming home to noise complaints and acoustic issues. Sometimes it’s the noisy neighbor talking too loudly through the paper-thin walls. Just as often it […]
How to Soundproof Your House from Train Noise If you live anywhere near a set of train tracks, chances are you’re all too familiar with the screaming blare of a train’s whistle. Reducing train noise may be difficult, unless you plan on moving, soundproofing your house is the best option to reduce the noise disturbance. […]
Soundproof Curtains, Do They Work to Block Noises and Sounds? There is a lot of speculation on the web that curtains are not a viable solution to loud sounds. Whether draped over leaky doors or windows, people wonder if they are an effective solution for blocking noises and sounds. Soundproof curtains and window coverings have […]
While soundproof curtains are used on an array of various applications – such as industrial soundproofing of loud machines, as well as blocking outside noise in residential homes and apartments – the effectiveness of the soundproof curtains is highly dependent on the level of outside noise. Learn when soundproof curtains are the most effective option […]
