Plants are one of the most underutilized sound dampening solutions available. High-end hotels routinely shroud their seating areas with tall leafy plants, while many gardens also make use of tall dense hedges…
The purpose of bass traps is to dampen and reduce the resonance of low-frequency noise such as bass. Bass builds up noticeably in corners, particularly where walls meet floors, ceilings or another…
An air compressor is one of the most versatile machines you can own in terms of applicability. From nail guns, wrenches, and spray paint guns, all the way to leaf blowers, chainsaws,…
Noise Reduction Coefficient (also known as ANC) is a rating system that goes from 0 to 1.0, the score tells you how effective an acoustic item is at absorbing sound. The NRC…
Noise pollution is a growing problem for billions of people across the globe who are far more likely lawto live in busy cities than our ancestors were. The primary problem with excessive…
The speed that sound travels largely depends on the material type. For example, sound waves travel fastest when they are moving through solids and tend to travel a lot slower when moving…
If you have been searching for a low-cost soundproofing solution you are likely to sooner or later stumble across the idea that you can soundproof a room using egg cartons. However, before…
Blankets can make a huge difference to the acoustics of a room if you use them correctly. They can be an effective method of getting a cheap and temporary soundproofing solution to…
