Strange, and rude, noises have been known to come from your bathroom. Some are acceptable in polite company; others not so much. Some of the noise passes through uninsulated walls, floors, and ceilings, and resonate … Read more
The Concise Oxford Dictionary defines ‘shed’ as ‘a one-story structure, usually of wood, for storage, or shelter for animals, etc. or as a workshop.’ A lot of us think of it as that old rotting, … Read more
WooHoo! Now you’ve done it. You are having a baby. Once the excitement is over, everyone you know will have comments, or advice. Quite a few of the comments (often from smirking, childless, know-nothing acquaintances–many … Read more
Sound Treatment or Soundproofing or Both So your musical progression has passed the stage of listening to music, to making music, to recording music (or whatever passes for music today). Or you want to upgrade … Read more
Quiet the Garage Door System Noises produced by the garage door are usually blamed on the opener just like furnace noises are usually blamed on the blower. In both cases you are dealing with a … Read more
What is an OITC Rating? OITC stands for Outdoor-Indoor Transmission Class. It is a relatively new (around 1990) system developed to measure how products perform in keeping outside sounds from penetrating into your living space, … Read more
Are you hearing noise from your air return? Before trying to resolve the issue, make certain that is the problem. Your enemy could be flanking noise. This is sound that travels through the HVAC system … Read more
If you have a sliding patio door in the house, you will have a great view. Maybe a view of mountains, ocean, city skyline, or the neighbor’s patio door. If it is an old aluminum … Read more
Before jumping into a project like this you will need to answer some questions and make some decisions. Soundproofing your garage can be a quick, one-weekend project with a small cost. Or you might be … Read more
As I tackle this topic about soundproofing a room with egg cartons, my immediate thought is ‘Who would do that?’ And ‘Why would someone do that?’ And ‘What would make anyone think it works?’ (Also, … Read more