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 ...

If you own your property and know you aren’t about to seal off any pipes or electrical wiring—or if you have a very accommodating landlord—then spraying foam insulation behind sheetrock panels on the ...

Dealing with noise complaints is just a fact of modern-day life -- especially if you share a wall with neighbors, have a colicky baby at home, or have weekly band practice sessions in your den. Or ...

Can I soundproof an existing wall without tearing it down? Yes, you can improve soundproofing on an existing wall. Attach an additional layer of soundproof drywall with Green Glue, or add mass-loaded ...

Nobody likes hearing their neighbors' music, TV shows or loud conversations. Soundproof wall materials, however, can be quite thick and expensive. Swedish scientists have developed a thinner, less ...

It’s a common complaint among city-dwellers that the walls and floors separating one apartment from another allow sounds from one side to pass too easily through to the other. Loss of acoustical ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Installing insulation in walls is one of the most efficient and cost-effective ...