Recently, one of my favorite pastimes has been exploring the laws surrounding noise regulation and the way they’re enforced. I’ve previously written about dealing with neighbors …
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Every once in a while, my dryer starts misbehaving and producing all sorts of ungodly noises. Recently, the squeaking sounds have been increasing in frequency …
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Having loud neighbors can be incredibly distracting, especially if you’re forced to spend long hours at home. For example, if you’re working out of your home …
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When it comes to soundproofing, doors and windows are the weakest spots in your home. Soundproofing these areas is crucial in the battle against unwanted …
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Recently, while visiting my cousins, I realized that something was missing. As we were drinking coffee in the kitchen, I remembered that the room which …
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Full disclosure, most of the furniture in my house is pretty old and rickety. I was especially reluctant to part with this one rocking chair …
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Whether you live in an apartment or in a house, hearing every step the people above you make can be incredibly annoying. Fortunately, there are …
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Generally, my approach to work changes from day to day. Most of the time, I like working with some sort of background noise — even …
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It is a truth universally acknowledged that anyone looking for a moment of quiet ought to head for the nearest library. OK, maybe that’s not …
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Pets aren’t a subject I get to discuss very often when talking about soundproofing, but make no mistake: I’m a huge animal lover! I’ve even …
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