When it comes to soundproofing your home, gaps and cracks are your biggest concerns and one place you’ll find these gaps is on the door. Additionally, most of the modern doors are so hollow such that they allow outside noises inside our homes even when closed. Additionally, what I’ve noticed with most homeowners is that … Read more
Anyone who’s into music knows the importance of clarity and how external sounds can affect the quality of recorded music. While you’ll want acoustics at the best level possible, it’s also important to contain all sounds within the recording room and prevent any leakages. Unlike high-frequency sounds, low-frequency sounds (bass sounds) are the hardest to … Read more
Sound deadening mats are great solutions for reducing noise while in a vehicle. Also, there exists an alternative that involves spraying the interior parts using sound deadening material. In this article, we compare the most common options in each category. Dynamat Xtreme Sound Deadening Mat (See prices on Amazon) Lizard Skin Sound Control Spray (See … Read more
Gyms can sometimes be noisy regardless of the exercise machines you are using. The machine’s movements cause some sounds which sometimes can be disturbing. If you are planning to set a gym at home or in a building with other residential rooms, then it is good to regulate the noise to avoid problems with the … Read more
Thinking of throwing a bash in your garage and invite friends over or making it a music practice room but you are scared that you might annoy your neighbors playing loud music? What if I told you that you could there was a way around this? In this article, I’m going to show you how … Read more
As a DIY soundproofing guy, I’ve done countless projects for my clients and a popular question I get from dog owners is- Is it possible to use sound proof for dog crate? Noise reducing blankets, also known as moving blankets are commonly used by moving guys to protect furniture from damages. They are made of … Read more
If you’re a pet owner, in this case a dog owner, I know you’re aware that your dog hates loud noises like thunder, fireworks, gun sounds or even trains. If you find your dog pacing, shaking, barking drooling, hiding or howling after a loud boom sound, I would suggest you soundproof the dog house. A … Read more
Did you know that you could soundproof those little tiny spaces you’d play hide and seek in your childhood? If you’re into music, you can turn your closet into a DIY recording booth or a music practice room. In this article, I’m going to show you simple steps on how to soundproof a closet. Sound … Read more
I know you’re probably asking, what are Superchunk bass traps? They are corner bass traps that extend from the ceiling to the floor. They use fluffy pink insulation, a common in wall insulation found in most homes. There are different ways you can build corner bass traps and below is one of the simplest methods. … Read more
If you live in an apartment with noisy neighbors, it can be quite hard to get some peaceful sleep. But with a soundproof sleeping pod, you will be able to deal with the noise problem. I remember years ago during college years, living in Texas before moving to New York, I lived in a ground … Read more
Living in a noisy neighborhood is every homeowner’s biggest nightmare, and you’re no exception. Imagine coming home after a hectic day at work only to find that you can no longer enjoy the quiet haven you’ve always wanted? Grab yourself a cup of coffee as I take you through a detailed step by step method … Read more
I know why you landed on this webpage; you want to learn how to soundproof window from traffic noise, right? If you live in a noisy neighborhood next to a busy street, you will agree with me that at times it gets hectic because you can’t have some quiet time to relax or sleep. 90% … Read more
Are you tired of those unwanted noises that disrupt your quiet living? In today’s articles, I’m going to show you some of the examples of sound absorbing materials that will help you get rid of the irritating noises. Some of these noise absorbing materials are cheap. But before I get into details, I think it’s … Read more
Your car is a little moving home. And while some people will fancy the sound of their 5litre engines and customized hood, there comes a time when we wish we could drive in a quiet car. The misery of driving in a loud car every morning to work can be unbearable. It becomes impossible to … Read more
If you live in a noisy neighborhood or urban areas you probably want to learn how to reduce road noise in house right? Just like you, I live in a noisy neighborhood and traffic noise can be quite irritating. I’ve been doing DIY soundproofing for years and I’ve been able to implement some of the … Read more
I know why you landed on this page….. You probably have a noisy neighbor blowing your ears drums off late in the night or perhaps want to know if you can play music late in the night. Right? But the question to how late you can play loud music can be answered taking into consideration … Read more
I love outdoor adventures and people who know that I’m a DIY soundproofing guy often as me, Mummy Sam, is the anything like a soundproof tent? Like I indicated in my article on how to noise unwanted noise coming from windows, soundproof is just but another name for noise reduction. So, the so-called soundproofed tents … Read more
If you find it hard getting your baby to sleep or focusing in your home office because of the outside noise, it’s high time you started a new DIY home soundproofing project. Having been a “victim” myself, I decided to block out noises from outside by soundproofing windows, doors and vents of course. Learn how … Read more
Now that you’ve heard people recommend Green Glue, you’re probably wondering- does it work? Are there alternatives to green glue? I want to reassure you that you’ve come to the right place and today I’m going to tell you whether this acoustic dampening material does work. But before I tell you whether this product works … Read more
I can agree with you that a washing machine is one of the important appliances at home. It does good work with the laundry instead of using our own hands and saves a lot of time; however, it can sometimes make a lot of unwanted noise. A loud washing machine is one of the common … Read more
Last year my nephew came knocking on my door. His mom had told him to vacate or find ways to deal with the noise problem he was causing both to his family and neighbors. He loves drumming and acoustic guitars. Knowing that I’ve been doing soundproofing projects in my house and my friend’s house- he … Read more
I swear the loud noise from my washing machine drives me nuts than my next door college kid playing loud music from his home theater. See how I solved the problem here Unlike a loud/noisy neighbor- where you can always move to a quieter neighborhood- with a washing machine– it’s either you find ways to … Read more
I’ve been doing soundproofing projects for different clients and one of the popular question people ask me is- Do soundproof curtains work? In response, I decided to craft out this article to help you understand how sound deadening curtains work and if they are the right fit for your house. In my experience and line … Read more
Green glue alternative? Soundproofing is an ideal way to minimize external noise and being more comfortable in your home. However, this can be costly; buying materials and having them installed in your home may require remodeling which isn’t cheap. See some of cheap soundproofing materials you can get them on Amazon and have them delivered … Read more
A year ago, I had to relocate my to a new apartment since my previous neighbors were all noisy- loud bass from their subwoofers, loud acoustic guitars and to make it worse- their constant arguments was getting in my nerves. I know you’ve been in the same situation and changing residence doesn’t help. One of … Read more
Cheap soundproofing material:If you live in a noisy urban neighborhood like me, then you probably know the cost of a quiet and peaceful environment. External sounds we’ve got no control of- like traffic, kids shouting next door, loud motorcycle hoods- to mention a few are enough to disrupt you. Learn how you can block noise … Read more
Want to learn how to soundproof a room for drums? Below is my full detailed guide. You probably dream of owning a soundproofed drum room where you can rock and roll alone or with band members without disturbing your neighbors. Or, you got a teenage son who’s got some curiosity about music and spends most … Read more
Here is a detailed guide on how to block noise from neighbors yard. If you live in California, Texas, Florida, New York and any other populated states, it’s very likely that you’ve had a noisy neighbor. So how can you block noise from neighbor’s yard? I was born and raised in Texas, the second most … Read more
One of the biggest mistakes I see a lot of folks making when soundproofing their home or office is they forget about soundproofing the air vents. If left out, air vents can result to unwanted noises coming through the ventilator. Regardless of how your home is soundproofed- and the air vents are not sound dampened, … Read more
Soundproof Bathroom: Just a month ago, my girlfriend’s besties came over to our house during the weekend for a house party. I was freakingly shocked- when my girlfriend approached me and said she couldn’t answer the call of nature because she was afraid her friends would hear how our toilets sound. So I asked her- … Read more
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