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 ...

Dear James: Our older house is not very soundproof. Do you have tips for making it quieter both in this old house and for when we plan and design our future house? — Steve R. Dear Steve: Inadequate ...

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 ...

High-pile carpets are the best and [often fit] tighter budgets.” If it’s in your budget, installing a wall-to-wall pad, then a wall-to-wall carpet is a great start, with area rugs then laid atop the ...

Dear Jim: We need to soundproof the walls between some rooms and also in a new bedroom we will be adding. What is the best way to block sound and will the same methods work for the old walls and a new ...

Our homes should serve as a quiet, peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. But that’s becoming increasingly more difficult as the world gets busier and noisier ...

Q: Our house walls need more insulation and should be more soundproof. We also plan to add a bedroom. Will insulation make the existing rooms quieter and the new room more soundproof? A: Adding wall ...

If you’re researching how to soundproof a room, chances are you’re not getting your best sleep right now, or perhaps you’re missing out on some much needed quiet time. And that’s not ideal—not with ...