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There’s one fact about sound that most movies that are set in space get very wrong. All those epic fight scenes with explosion sound effects …

Do Sound Waves Require a Medium to Travel? » Read More «

Obviously, dogs are the best things that walk on this planet. That’s just a fact. Sadly, though, we don’t always treat them with the kindness …

How to Soundproof a Dog Crate or Kennel: Different Options » Read More «

In all the time I’ve spent advising you on how to go about soundproofing your home, I’ve always said that doors are going to be …

How to Soundproof a Sliding Door (Glass, Pocket, and Barn Doors) » Read More «

If you’re anything like me, your garage is your safe haven. Your entire tool setup is in there, with projects past and present scattered everywhere …

How to Soundproof a Garage – Starting With the Door » Read More «

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 …

Does Sound Travel Up or Down in an Apartment? » Read More «

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 …

How to Soundproof an Apartment From Top to Bottom » Read More «

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 …

How to Soundproof a Thin Wall Between Apartments » Read More «

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 …

How to Soundproof a Floor: Solutions for Apartments & Houses » Read More «

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 …

Soundproofing Walls and Ceilings Without Removing Drywall » Read More «