How to Soundproof a Basketball Court
Basketball is a widely loved sport, played by 450 million people across more than 213 countries. If you’ve ever been to a basketball game, then you know how loud the court can get — buzzers, running players, stomping feet and an excited crowd can reach 100 to 120 decibels. Sound travels in energy-filled waves. Whenever a player pivots […]
How to Create a Quiet Space in Your Home
People are spending more time in their homes than ever before. It’s become far more common for people to set up at-home offices to complete work for their jobs or school. As a result, it’s important to find ways to stay productive and limit distractions. From pesky sounds outside to a roommate’s video call across […]
What Is Reverberation of Sound?
Reverberation plays a key role in any commercial and residential space. Many people blur the defining lines between echoes and reverberations, but they’re slightly different. Reverberations in sound occur when multiple sound waves from a single source bounce off smooth surfaces and come back to your ear in a muddled sound. This reflection of sound […]
Do Landlords Need to Soundproof?
Soundproofing is an excellent way to make a living space more comfortable by limiting the amount of noise that enters or escapes a space, but who is responsible for soundproofing rental properties? Are landlords responsible for noisy neighbors? As it turns out, the answer depends on the situation. Soundproofing isn’t a requirement in any building […]
The 6 Loudest Dog Breeds
You can probably think of a few hounds you’ve met that are in the running for the world’s loudest dog, but does this depend on their breed? Some breeds actually have a louder bark in terms of decibels, and some are simply more talkative — which makes them seem loud. Let’s find out if your […]