It's a big problem, and truly effective soundproofing solu-tions are expensive. Even so, here are a few cheap and easy ways to minimize sound "leakage." Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Working from home shouldn't mean you have to deal with distracting noises and echoes in your Zoom meetings. This DIY approach ...

*They say “Silence is Golden,” meaning that there is nothing better than the pure sound of… nothing. The average city dweller spends his or her time surrounded by noise– traffic, television, cell ...

If you’re a voice actor who's building your own recording studio, soundproofing is essential to achieving clear, professional-grade work. Whether you are in need of budget-friendly studio ...

During the lockdown, musicians were desperate to start jamming again, and even record music at home, without driving their families and their neighbors crazy. By Charu Suri Stuck at home but itching ...

In between the planes, there are church bells. The toll can be charming, but when several churches ring them all at once, every 15 minutes, the charm can give way to frustration, especially if I’m on ...

Working from home may mean fewer interruptions from chatty coworkers, but there are other distractions to contend with. From sibling shouting matches and yapping dogs to the rumble of construction ...

Are you happy with the sound of two-channel music played back in your home theater? It’s not unusual for even a high-quality home theater to deliver less than stellar stereo or 2.1-channel music ...