When hiking down a trail one day trying to enjoy the serenity of nature, I found myself distracted by the repetitive sound of jangling metal. It wasn’t my keys or change in my pocket, and … Read more
Have you ever noticed how quiet a closet wall is compared to other interior walls? Stand inside a walk-in closet, and noise is almost nonexistent. The same factors that make a closet quieter are also … Read more
Some rooms seem to have loud resonant echoes that reverberate through space and sound terrible. This can magnify the volume of everything that occurs within the room, becoming maddening for those who must occupy it. … Read more
Some vehicles come with a quiet performance muffler when purchased, others are aftermarket add-ons. But what’s the best, and what makes it better than others? Doesn’t it just muffle engine noise? A quiet muffler is … Read more
My friend had just moved into a new apartment and I was visiting to see it. It was early on a Sunday morning, and everything was still mostly quiet as we sat in the living … Read more
Apartment living can introduce you to a cacophony of noises from many sources in all directions. If you’ve ever felt a neighbor’s bass booming through your living space in time to their awful music, then … Read more
Every time it rains and every spring does the incessant gurgle of water, vibration and rattle of pipes, and thunk of the check valve echo through your house? Even though you’re trying to sleep two … Read more
Green Glue is a viscoelastic compound used to damp sound transfer. However, it is pricey and only works between rigid materials in interior locations. If you need Green Glue alternatives, there are other products out … Read more
Windows are a great way to let in light and fresh air and are a Code requirement in most areas. However, they aren’t the best sound barriers. So if you need to prevent noise from … Read more
After moving into my new home, everything seemed perfect at first. However, I noticed within a few days that the traffic noise was much louder than I was used to, and it was disturbing my … Read more