Living in an apartment has many benefits, but living so closely to multiple neighbours can mean more noise pollution. To prevent noise between rooms and between apartments, or if you're a music fan and want to keep noise in, consider replacing your doors, soundproofing your windows, blocking any gaps and soundproofing your floors. For all you need to know about...
When soundproofing a home, it can be tempting to use DIY techniques as a quick or more cost effective solution. But do these techniques really work? Here we look at the use of egg crates, carpeting walls, wallpaper, fiberglass insulation, cellulose insulation, the appearance of acoustic panels and how easy it is to soundproof a space. Read on for the...
If you are struggling with excessive noise from your neighbours then talking to them can be the perfect solution, but often it's not that simple. To help resolve the situation, try talking to your neighbours when the time is right, if this doesn't work consider talking to the council and keeping notes whenever you are disturbed by noise from next...
Insulating your shed can be extremely beneficial to extend the time you can spend in it throughout the year, as well as protecting your belongings and electronics from extreme temperature changes. Seemingly simple garden sheds on the outside are now being transformed on the inside into micro homes for people to retreat to and spend their time relaxing, creating...
Renovating a kitchen is one of the most exciting projects you can undertake in the home. It’s often seen as the heart of the home and there are endless opportunities to express creativity and personal style. However, it can become an expensive, time-consuming and stressful job if not planned correctly. Breaking down the process into smaller steps will make it...
