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 ...

A neighbor’s barking dog, a band practicing down the street or even a loud stereo or television in the next room all are potential sources of unwanted noise that could be disturbing. And the prospect ...

Celebrate modern home design all you want, but please keep your voice down. All those contemporary home touches we love have left our homes stylish .?.?. but loud. Open layouts. Wood and tile floors ...

If you've been around amateur recording for more than an afternoon, you've seen some sketchy vocal booths. My amateur recording setup is no different. In one corner, a couple of moving blankets hang ...

Q: My wife and I like to host dinner parties, but our dining room is right next to the main-floor bathroom and the sound of plumbing ruins the atmosphere. What can I do to keep intrusive sounds at bay ...

None at all. Sound dampening material will only help to get rid of the noise from vibrations. In a properly constructed case these noises should be minimal anyways, and if you must get rid of them ...