Tag Archives: home soundproofing

loud appliances
02 Apr
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Appliances Decibel Ratings Infographic – With Soundproofing Tips

Appliances are often the loudest noise source in a home. Of these, there are several that are particularly bad offenders, such as blenders, washers, dryers, refrigerators and dishwashers. Ever wonder how they compare to one another? Check out our infographic on Loudest Appliances and Electronics in your home. Compare against other common noise levels Soundproofing […]

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Light Sleepers
19 Feb
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Light Sleepers (How to Stay Asleep)

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 […]

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Gaming Room Soundproofing
07 Feb
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Gaming Room Soundproofing

We’ve all either dealt with the person playing videos games way too loudly (while yelling) or we’ve been that person. Depending on which one you are, you’re either being bothered or you’re the one bothering everyone else in your house. Personally, I’m the one who has to hear it and it’s super annoying, but now […]

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blackout soundproofing curtains
08 Jan
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Blackout vs. Soundproofing Curtains

We get a lot of questions from potential customers about different types of curtains, so they can figure out which product is right for them. What’s the difference between blackout curtains and soundproofing curtains? Can blackout curtains also function as soundproof curtains? Can soundproof curtains also function as blackout curtains? These are the questions we’re […]

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Soundproof Common Noises
19 Dec
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Soundproof Common Noises

Some sounds are louder, longer, and just plain more annoying than others. Instead of giving you a plain list of those sounds you hear day to day, we’ve decided to have fun with a new InfoGraphic that to put it all in perspective. Notice on the sides the amount of sound that our soundproof curtains, […]

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construction noise
21 Nov
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How to Soundproof from Construction Noise

With the continuous growth of cities and populations, there’s constantly construction happening all around us. And when it’s not construction, it’s some kind of maintenance such as road paving or tree trimming. Although construction noise is regulated and not usually done over night, especially not in residential areas, it’s still pretty distracting during the day. […]

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soundproof french doors
30 Sep
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How to Soundproof French Doors

French doors are a stylish addition to any home, but as you may know from some of our past blogs, windows alone aren’t very effective preventing noise transfer between spaces. If you’ve chosen to install french doors in your home then it might be because they’re an elegant touch to any room, or maybe they […]

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easy soundproofing tips
24 Aug
Soundproofing Tips

3 Easy Soundproofing Tips for Your Home

Soundproofing your house doesn’t have to be as hard or as expensive as you think it is. Here at Residential Acoustics, we’re pretty much the experts in anything involving home soundproofing so you can trust us. We’re going to address the most common noise complaints we hear and let you know how to fix them […]

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How to Calm an Anxious Dog
23 Jul
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How To Calm An Anxious Dog

Life would be a lot easier if we knew exactly what was going on in our dogs’ heads, but that’s not the case. We can kind of tell how they’re feeling based on their body language – a wagging tail means they’re happy, panting means they’re hot, but what about when they’re anxious? Keep reading […]

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