Many home designs incorporate sliding doors. They’re often desired for the openness they create in a room and the great view they give to the outdoors. However, sliding doors have their downfalls, primarily the inability to effectively block sound coming in above and around the doorway. Whether you have a noise source on the other side […]
Image: Eckel Industries Have you ever wished you could have some peace and quiet to relax? Well according to Discovery.com, too much silence can drive a person mad. Scientists at Orfield Labs in Minneapolis created a chamber that absorbs all sounds making it the world’s quietest room. The average sound level of a “quiet” room […]
Many people are searching the internet for soundproofing ideas for their home or office. However, the terms “sound blocking” and “sound absorption” often get mixed up. When trying to find a solution to meet your needs, it is important to know the difference between the two. Below we will provide basic definitions and solutions to […]
Most people expect to have high electric bills in the winter because of the need to heat their house to keep from being cold. However, some people are shocked when their electric bills are high in the summer too. Below are some of the reasons why your electric bill may be so high that you […]
While in school, there is a time for having fun and a time for studying. It is important to have a balance of both (more studying than fun I hope), but what happens when you are ready to study while your neighbors are ready to have fun? It is estimated that we are exposed to […]
Do you wake up in the morning feeling more tired than you did before you went to sleep? Nothing is more frustrating than tossing and turning all night, getting woken up by the loud outside traffic or noisy neighbors. How you sleep greatly effects how you feel during your waking hours. Being sleepy throughout the […]
We all know life can get a little hectic sometimes—and maybe even a little noisy. From neighbors and traffic to trains and barking dogs, noise is a part of our everyday lives. But did you know there are serious repercussions when it comes to daily exposure to high noise levels? It’s important to stay aware […]
There are an infinite number of noises that keep us up at night, or distracted during the day. I live directly next to an interstate, but have friends in larger cities and others with noisy neighbors. Regardless of the cause, there are only a limited number of ways to make your bedroom, or other rooms […]
Modern Homes Are Becoming Smart and Energy Efficient Overall, smart home systems can make your life easier and your home more enjoyable. From letting you turn on the lights, turn up the heat or open the door for the plumber with the touch of a button—and from literally any location—smart homes take advantage of automation […]
Detailed Guide for Purchasing Soundproof Curtains through Residential Acoustics While we have made an effort to make the ordering form as straight-forward and intuitive as possible, it can still be difficult at times to know exactly which values to put into the order fields. We’ve created this guide as a step-by-step process to ensure our […]
