How Can I Soundproof My Floor to Muffle My Electric Drum Kit?
Hey everyone! I live in a rented unit in a house, which means I can't do any major renovations. I recently got an electric drum kit, but my…
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How Can I Soundproof My Basement Ceiling on a Budget?
Hey everyone! My partner and I recently moved in together and set up a wall in our finished basement using rock wool and sound dampening backer board, which…
How Can I Keep the Noise Down While Gaming in My New Apartment?
I'm moving into an apartment soon, and I tend to get a bit loud when I'm playing games with my friends. I'm worried about annoying the neighbors and…
Help! Dealing with Noisy Neighbors Before Buying a Duplex
I'm considering moving into my dad's duplex, which he plans to sell to me. However, I've noticed that the neighbors can be extremely loud, blasting music, fighting, and…
Contractor Didn't Use Acoustic Sealant for Soundproofing—Is It Too Late to Fix?
Hey everyone! I'm feeling really anxious about the soundproofing I had done in my bedroom, so I'm hoping for some advice. I hired a contractor to help minimize…
Tips for Keeping Ceiling Insulation in Place Without Falling
I'm working on insulating to cut down on sound transmission between floors, but I've got a drop ceiling below that feels a bit flimsy. I'm concerned about the…
Looking for Soundproofing Tips for My SF Apartment Shared Wall
Hey everyone! I'm about to move into a place in the Marina district of San Francisco, and while I really like the apartment, I'm recovering from a concussion…
How Can I Reduce Noise as an Upstairs Neighbor?
Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a situation as an upstairs neighbor. I tend to stay up late playing board games and chatting, but I've been getting…
How Can I Fix the Creaky Floors From My Upstairs Neighbor?
I'm living in a two-level condo, and my problem is with the creaky floors of my upstairs neighbor. He's a really nice guy but gets up super early…
How Can I Soundproof My Apartment From Noisy Neighbors?
I live in a flat that lacks good soundproofing, and the layout isn't ideal. My bedroom shares a wall with my neighbor's living room, and their TV can…
How to Reduce Loud Thumping Noise from My Subfloor When Kids Walk?
I live in a two-story house with a large crawl space, and I've noticed that when anyone walks around on the first floor, it creates a really loud…
How Do I Extend Electrical Outlets After Adding Drywall for Soundproofing?
Hey everyone! I hope it's not too silly to ask this, but I'm currently in the process of soundproofing a shared wall in my home. I'm using a…
How to Extend Outlets After Installing Extra Drywall for Soundproofing?
Hey everyone! I'm in the process of soundproofing a wall that I share with a neighbor, and I'm adding resilient channels with rubber clips, plus two layers of…
How Can I Reduce Noise from a Busy Road Through My Windows?
Hey everyone! I just moved into a townhome located on a busy street, and I'm experiencing way more road noise than I anticipated. During my visits, the street…
How Can I Effectively Soundproof a Wall Between My Townhouse and a Noisy Neighbor?
Hey everyone! I'm looking for some advice on soundproofing the wall between my townhouse and my neighbor's place, which is unfortunately a bit noisy. I believe the insulation…
Is My Rockwool Soundproofing Installation Around the Bathroom Correct?
I'm currently having Rockwool Safe'n'Sound installed around my bathrooms to help with soundproofing. The crew doing the work has more general skills, and I'm not confident they've worked…
Can I Replace My Hollow Door with a Solid Core Door?
I'm looking to improve the soundproofing in my home office by swapping out my hollow core door for a solid core one. Is it feasible to just take…
Is It Worth Installing Rockwool Safe'n'Sound in My Entire New Home?
Hey everyone! I'm building a new two-story ranch home and I've been hearing a lot about Rockwool Safe'n'Sound insulation. I'm curious if it makes sense to use it…
How can I effectively soundproof a wall that lets sound through?
I'm dealing with a pretty frustrating situation where the wall between my room and my parents' room is quite hollow, which means when I'm on the phone or…
Best Way to Reduce Noise from Above Neighbors in a Condo?
I'm dealing with noisy neighbors in my condo, and I've done a lot of research on soundproofing options. I'm looking to tackle this myself to save some cash.…