How Noise Affects Your Shopping Experience

Why do music and shopping go together? If you’re a retailer who occasionally or frequently plays music in your store, you probably already have a good idea how noise affects your shopping experience. The research is clear: Music makes shoppers feel good. Even bad music, as long as it is at a pleasing volume and […]
Misophonia: When You Can’t Stand Every Day Noises

Does it fill you with rage when someone talks with their mouth full? Do you want to flee every time your housemate coughs? If certain noises drive you crazy while no one else seems to notice, that doesn’t mean you’re a lousy friend, spouse, coworker or family member. However, it might mean you have misophonia. […]
How Sound Impacts Your Sleep Cycle

Are you getting enough healthy sleep? Is loud noise during sleep getting in the way? Proper rest is an essential part of good health, and it is imperative that you understand the relationship between sleep and sound. Here are some facts that can help you understand how sound impacts your sleep cycle and ideas on […]
The Health Benefits of a Quiet Home

If you’ve ever been sitting in your home trying to block out the sounds of screaming kids, barking dogs, ringing phones or or construction outside, you probably took some time to think about the health benefits of silence. We all want peace and quiet, but are there really health benefits to a quiet home? Indeed, […]
The Importance of Caulking for Soundproofing Doors

When you’re soundproofing a room, you need to consider all of the aspects of a room that can affect sound transmission. If you’ve applied soundproofing insulation to your walls, put down underlayment to your floors and even set up some bass absorbers, and you’re still experiencing sound issues, the problem just might be your doors […]