Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Neighbors cover their ears to muffle noises coming through the thin walls of their home. While it’s fun to speculate on “if these ...

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 ...

Dear Ronald: Installing drywall over old paneling is one method to improve the appearance of a room. As you noted, it can be a difficult task to extend all the window and door trim to fit over 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 ...

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 ...