Modern kitchens have concealed cabinets for all appliances. It makes the kitchen look neat and spacious. However, it may not be safe for all devices, like the microwave. First, know if your microwave needs to be vented before you install it in a concealed cabinet. After you find out the safety of the microwave in … Read more
Fancy food snacks on the go at any time of the day or night? Then a quiet microwave with a silent mode is the perfect kitchen appliance for you. We all hate that loud beeping sound a microwave makes before and the end of food warming process. What if there was a way to get … Read more
My gas oven sounds like a blowtorch; what should I do? If you’re anything like me, then you already know how annoying it can be to have a noisy kitchen appliance. In the last 5 years of my soundproofing journey, I successfully replaced most kitchen appliances with quieter ones. For instance, I managed to get … Read more
In this article, I will be showing different ways on how to quiet a noisy refrigerator compressor. If your old or brand new fridge is making noise, there could be several causes of the noise problem, but 99% of the time, the culprit is always the compressor. A quick way but also most expensive option … Read more
Does green glue really work? This is one of the most popular questions that most DIY soundproofing beginners often ask. And YES, green glue does work. As you’ve seen in my previous posts, green glue is an effective dampening compound that can be used to soundproof the basement ceiling, when soundproofing a dorm room, and … Read more
A quiet mini fridge will help you keep your beverages and snacks cool without causing unwanted noises. Traditional mini-fridges have been known to be noisy- here a guide on troubleshooting a noisy refrigerator. Therefore, a quiet mini refrigerator is a perfect addition to your soundproofed dorm room, man cave, bedroom, or even your home theater. … Read more
There are plenty of cheap soundproofing materials the market has to offer. But if you’re a beginner, you probably don’t know what soundproofing material works and what doesn’t work. In this article, we shall be looking at some of the most affordable sound absorption materials and burst the myth regarding some materials advertised as sound … Read more
This article will show you how soundproofing walls without removing drywall works and whether it’s a viable DIY soundproofing project that anyone should undertake. In most cases, when soundproofing a wall against bass noise, it’s always recommended you remove the existing layer of drywall to allow you to add some soundproofing materials. Unfortunately, this process … Read more
Want to learn how you can soundproof a wall between apartments? Well, I shall take you through some of the best and easy DIY hacks to get you started. As highlighted in my previous article on dampening bass coming through a wall, you will be soundproofing against something known as impact noise/ structure-borne sounds. While … Read more
Looking for ways on how to soundproof a ceiling without construction? In this guide, I will show you different methods on how you can achieve this. Soundproofing a ceiling doesn’t have to be a hassle as you can quickly achieve this without changing your home’s structural architecture and using readily available household items. I’d recommend … Read more