Which Neighborhoods in New York City Are the Quietest?
If you’re on your way to New York to begin a new chapter of your life or it’s time to move on to a new apartment in the city, choosing a neighborhood can be tricky. Unless you’re lucky enough to move next door to a library, you’ll likely experience noisy neighbors — New York City […]
How to Soundproof a Sunroom
Who wouldn’t want to spend hours in a sunny, enclosed area watching your favorite show, having conversations with loved ones or even working occasionally from home? Sunrooms offer a cozy, convenient space to relax and entertain. However, sunrooms are often not very efficient at absorbing sound. The reason sunrooms can get noisy is because they’re […]
Inexpensive Ways to Reduce Noise in Your Dorm
When it comes to college, there’s a time to study and a time to party. Unfortunately, your fellow students may be doing one while you need to be doing the other. You can’t request a soundproof dorm, but dorm soundproofing is something you may sorely need on those nights where you have a big test […]
What Is Acoustic Fabric?
You have a noisy space. Maybe it’s relatively small, like a home office or cozy residential home theater nook. Perhaps it’s a large auditorium or room in a restaurant or school setting. Regardless of its size, you want to dampen the sound to provide a quiet, peaceful atmosphere. When researching soundproofing options on the market, […]
Egg Carton Shapes and Soundproofing
Most people searching for do-it-yourself soundproofing solutions have stumbled across the egg carton method. Yes, we’re talking about placing egg cartons across walls, ceilings and corners to block sound. While this method is far from effective, something can be said about the shapes of egg cartons and why foams and other materials are available in […]