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Does thicker floor underlayment actually quiet footsteps downstairs?
How much difference does thicker acoustic underlayment make to someone in the room below, as opposed to just changing how the new floor feels underfoot? I’m trying to…
keeping my basement dry and cozy - any tips?
So I just moved into this older house, and the basement feels kinda damp and chilly, especially now that it's getting colder outside. I'm thinking maybe the insulation…
Resilient channel or mass-loaded vinyl for a shared wall?
I’m planning to improve a shared interior wall where voices and television noise are carrying between rooms. I’m comparing two assemblies: - Resilient channel, followed by an additional…
If You Had to Keep Your Neighbors Happy Without Breaking the Bank, How Would You Quiet Your Space?
Hypothetically speaking, if you moved into an apartment with paper-thin walls (like seriously, I can hear my neighbor sneeze), and you had very little money to spend on…
finally got around to insulating the attic, and wow, what a difference
So last weekend I finally tackled the attic insulation project I've been putting off forever. Honestly, I wasn't expecting much, just figured it'd help a bit with the…
Cheap ways to keep noise from driving you nuts?
I read somewhere that heavy curtains or even bookshelves packed with books can actually help block sound between rooms. Seems kinda odd, but I guess it makes sense…
finally fixed my echoey living room - anyone else tried acoustic panels?
Just read this article about how more people are using acoustic panels at home to fix echo and improve sound quality. I recently put some up myself, and…
Cheap tricks to keep your room quiet without breaking the bank
I've been dealing with noisy neighbors lately (ugh, apartment life), and I found a pretty neat trick that's actually working. Hung up some thick blankets on the shared…
fiberglass vs spray foam insulation - what's your pick?
Been thinking about insulation lately since winter's creeping up again. Last year, I noticed my heating bills were kinda ridiculous, so I'm looking into upgrading. I've narrowed it…
my house is freezing...a little help here?
Woke up this morning to find my coffee mug practically icing over on the kitchen counter. Seriously, my place feels like a fridge lately. Got me thinking about…
