Does Sound Travel Up or Down in an Apartment?
I’ve often found that the biggest threat to soundproofing solutions in apartment buildings comes from shared walls. But does that mean that you should neglect …
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How to Soundproof an Apartment From Top to Bottom
A noisy apartment isn’t fun to live in. It doesn’t matter if it’s your neighbors blaring dubstep at one of their all-night parties, a pup …
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Does Soundproof Paint Really Work? Let’s Find Out!
Whenever I talk to people about soundproofing myths, soundproof paint comes up right after egg cartons. But is there some truth to this myth? Does …
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Is Soundproof or Acoustic Wallpaper Worth the Hype?
Recently, soundproof wallpaper has been coming up in conversation more and more often. So I thought that I should tackle the subject sooner rather than …
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How to Find the Right Drywall Thickness for Walls and Ceilings
When it comes to soundproofing walls and ceilings, the best way to do it includes opening up the wall and working beneath the drywall. However, …
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How to Soundproof a Thin Wall Between Apartments
Dealing with thin shared walls can be one of the hardest things about soundproofing your apartment. Apartment buildings nowadays seem to be made of the …
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How to Soundproof a Floor: Solutions for Apartments & Houses
Because of our collective preoccupation with other surfaces, we often forget that floors might be leaking sound as well. In fact, if you live in …
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Soundproofing Walls and Ceilings Without Removing Drywall
During the course of this passion project of mine, I’ve written about ways to eliminate every possible source of noise. That’s one of the reasons …
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Egg Cartons for Soundproofing: Do Egg Trays Soundproof a Room?
Many people think that using egg cartons to soundproof their walls is a viable option. Even I used to believe those kinds of soundproofing myths. …
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Soundproofing a Fence With Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV Outdoor Use)
As someone whose dog lives in the yard, I’m always looking for ways to reduce the noise that makes it over my wooden fence. The …
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