Category: Soundproofing Your Home

How many noise complaints until eviction?

How Many Noise Complaints Until Eviction?

Noise is a common problem for most tenants living in rental properties. So noise complaints in apartments are one of the common types of complaints that landlords encounter almost every day. In most cases the landlords do not even live in the apartment they rent out and tenants are most of the time left alone to handle such annoying...

Acoustic Caulk (Sealant) vs Regular Caulk

Acoustic Caulk (Sealant) vs Regular Caulk

Almost everyone is conversant in how soundproofing benefits their homes, offices, businesses, or any other property. If you are preparing to soundproof your property,  you probably might have heard and done a lot of research on; The materials to use, how to apply them, and what works best  With the abundance of different kinds of caulk and sealants on...

What is a Ceiling Vibrator

What is a Ceiling Vibrator? All You Need to Know

If you have ever lived with someone who constantly sings and makes humming noises, you will probably know how frustrating and infuriating it can be. Well, you might not know there is a device called a ceiling vibrator that you can easily use to silence those pesky voices. You may be wondering what a ceiling vibrator is, how it...

What is a Sound Blanket? Everything You Need to Know

What is a Sound Blanket? Everything You Need to Know

If you are looking for solutions to control noise in any space, there are several materials that you can turn to that will end up making a huge difference.  One of the many-sided ways you can control sound in any type of space is to use a sound blanket. Many people may have heard about this, but only a...

How to Stop Stairs Creaking From Above

How to Stop Stairs Creaking From Above

Although creaky stairs are not necessarily a problem, they can be a pain in the neck. It can create extremely annoying noise, especially when someone walks up and down the stairs late at night or very early in the morning.  The common reason why your stairs may start to creak is the wear and tear of some parts. This...

How to Soundproof a Hallway Using these Effective Tips

How to Soundproof a Hallway Using these Effective Tips

Many people normally soundproof both commercial and residential buildings but they often neglect the hallway. The hallway usually connects rooms and they generate high foot traffic hence creating constant loud noise in your hallway.  Apart from blocking out unwanted noises, there are so many other benefits to soundproofing your hallway. Some of these benefits include lower energy bills, more...

Does Acoustic Foam Block Outside Noise?

Does Acoustic Foam Block Outside Noise?

You have probably seen pictures of homes, music studios, and rooms in acoustic foam. And maybe thinking ‘hey’ I’m also going to get some acoustic foam panels on my walls to block off those noisy neighbors or you might be living close to a  busy street and want to prevent the outside noise from coming in. Well don’t do...

How to Fix Squeaky Stairs Without Removing Carpet

How to Fix Squeaky Stairs Without Removing Carpet

A squeaky floorboard is an indication that the subfloor separated a little bit from the joist. And due to this the woods are rubbing together and creating that squeaky noise. However, if your carpeted stairs are squeaking, you don’t need to remove the carpet to fix the squeaky noise. You do not have to ruin your beautiful carpet installation....

How to Stop Door Hinges from Squeaking

How to Stop Door Hinges from Squeaking- 8 Effective Tips

Except for noise from smoke detectors and low battery alarms, the squeaking noise from your door hinges is one of the most annoying things to deal with around the house. Especially when some opens and close a door to a room late at night or very early in the morning.  The squeaking noise from your door hinges indicates there...

How to Lubricate Door Hinges- Quick Tips

How to Lubricate Door Hinges- Quick Tips

Are you tired of hearing those squeaky noises anytime you open or close your door?. We have been there before and know how nerve-racking this can be. That’s why we’ve written this article to help you remedy this problem. Usually, the squeaky noise is caused by the buildup of dirt and grime on the hinges making it sticky.  Some...