It's a big problem, and truly effective soundproofing solu-tions are expensive. Even so, here are a few cheap and easy ways to minimize sound "leakage." Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg ...

Neighbors cover their ears to muffle noises coming through the thin walls of their home. While it’s fun to speculate on “if these walls could talk,” when it literally becomes the case, it’s an ...

Completely soundproofing a room is nearly impossible, but several things can be done to reduce the amount of unwanted sound. • Reduce the air flow. Unwanted air brings unwanted sound. Seal up cracks ...

Living next to a park is great when you want to walk the dog or take the kids out to play, but those endearing barks and squeals turn annoying when it’s time to work or wind down for bed. If noise ...

All around us, life is getting louder. But home should be a place to relax and unwind. Between televisions, cell phones, computers and video games, it’s sometimes hard to find peace and quiet within ...

Question: We are considering building a new efficient house and we want more soundproofing between rooms and to curb outdoor noise. Will standard energy-efficient insulation be enough to block the ...

Working from home may mean fewer interruptions from chatty coworkers, but there are other distractions to contend with. From sibling shouting matches and yapping dogs to the rumble of construction ...

Real Estate News Ask the Remodeler: Making ants cry uncle in an underground home. Plus, soundproofing tips. Plus, the best options for soundproofing a floor with radiant heat. Get more home ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the 68th installment of Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at ...

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