How do I soundproof my home to reduce noise coming from our neighbours? [more inside]
posted by lilyflower on Sep 29, 2009 - 7 answers

Quick, Easy, Cheap (or Free!) DIY Soundproofing? [more inside]
posted by turgid dahlia on Sep 27, 2009 - 17 answers

I live in a rental apartment and would like to block out noise from the apartment above me. I have a ceiling fan, ear plugs, etc., but would prefer not to have to use those things. Is there some kind of insulation or paneling that I can glue or tack on without having to rip up the ceiling? (Please don't respond with suggestions about talking to my neighbors. I'm specifically looking for information about soundproofing the ceiling.)
posted by zembla3 on Sep 8, 2009 - 12 answers

I'll soon be moving to the SO's apartment, which is perfect in every way except for the street noise. It's fine with earplugs when sleeping, but we hope to procreate, and so the question arises: have you ever installed noise-reducing windows? [more inside]
posted by pipti on Mar 23, 2009 - 22 answers

My friend recently moved into a new apartment where the two bedrooms are separated by french doors (with glass panes). What is the best way to soundproof this wall? Interested in both the cheapest and most soundproof solutions. Thanks!
posted by purplefiber on Jul 7, 2008 - 10 answers

RecordingStudioFilter: Advice sought on how to run a collective no-budget underground (literally) studio; starting immediately. lots [more inside]
posted by yoHighness on May 31, 2008 - 8 answers

Is there anything we can do to keep our apartment a bit quieter? [more inside]
posted by synecdoche on May 1, 2008 - 10 answers

Help my soundproof the door between my room and my roommates' room. [more inside]
posted by deafmute on Jan 7, 2008 - 11 answers

Soundproofing material: What is this stuff called, and where can I find it? [more inside]
posted by Minus215Cee on Jul 17, 2007 - 10 answers

I've always been annoyed by people who make a racket in the neighborhood. I'm likely to be one of those people next year. How can I soundproof a room, pacify neighbors, and avoid police? [more inside]
posted by tmcw on Mar 20, 2007 - 25 answers

I'm looking for ideas on how to reduce wind noise when I have the top up in my 2002 Toyota Solara convertible. [more inside]
posted by alphanerd on Feb 26, 2007 - 2 answers

Help me muffle (or eliminate) the sound escaping from my badly-hung door so that my roommates are less likely to figure out what sort of shenanigans I'm up to in my room... [more inside]
posted by dorothy humbird on Sep 22, 2006 - 16 answers

I need advice on dealing with the noise produced by our neighbor's autistic sons. [more inside]
posted by Optamystic on Aug 14, 2006 - 12 answers

My downstairs neighbor won't tolerate the sound of my treadmill. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by davidnin on May 23, 2006 - 17 answers

Two questions about recording studio design... [more inside]
posted by jon_kill on Nov 9, 2005 - 11 answers

I'm in a band, and we practice in our drummer's basement. He has a next-door neighbor who can't stand our noise. Do we soundproof? Do we relocate? [more inside]
posted by cortex on Feb 28, 2005 - 19 answers

I'd like to set up a cheap "recording studio" for dialogue (not music). I'm shooting for NPR/"This American Life" audio-quality. What do I need and how much will it cost me? I'll probably have to do this in my apartment, so considerations include sound-proofing a small room in addition to recording equipment. One thing I don't need is a PC or sound-editing software. I have that. But I need recommendations for recording devices, mics, etc. This is for "audio drama" in which several people might be talking at once.
posted by grumblebee on Apr 3, 2004 - 17 answers

Any easy and cheap methods to soundproof a basement room for guitar playing? Something about egg cartons?
posted by Mossy on Jan 19, 2004 - 5 answers