Cruises on gigantic ships may become a thing of the past in some parts of Europe. A group called European Waterways has major plans to refurbish some of their hold hotel barges, hoping to get them in the water later this year.
The upgrades to the barges include upgrades to the heating and cooling systems, new soundproofing materials, and plumbing. The small boats only take 12 passengers and the organization expects them to become incredibly popular over the next few months.
BART riders from the bay area seem to be a bit unhappy. The organization has been using fabric seats within its train cars to make riding the train more comfortable. The problem? Cutbacks mean smaller cleaning crews and they simply can’t keep up with the grime – not to mention the fact that those who do have jobs have a high absentee rate.
When the cars are eventually updated, they’ll include a better soundproofing base as well as new seat covers. We’ll just have to wait and see if BART gets its act together before the next fiscal budget is passed.
While soundproofing is an incredibly important aspect of creating any space, it is often one that is overlooked. The best way to tackle a soundproofing project in a new apartment or house is by incorporating some of the work into your overall decorating plan.
How? It’s easy. If you have a little bit of money in your budget, you could install some Green Glue and drywall before you even paint the room. If you have a very minimal or nonexistent budget you could consider hanging decorative drapes or tapestries to help deaden the sound a bit.
Either way, soundproofing is possible. Simply get creative and your room will be quieter than it was before.
Have you been thinking about installing whisper clips in your new construction or remodeling project? If so, you’ll want to take a quick peek at this video to get an idea of how easy it is to incorporate these useful clips into your soundproofing project.
The citizens of the Port Coquitlam area in Canada may soon find themselves facing a myriad of changes. The city council is taking a close look at its noise ordinances and bylaws and is considering some major changes.
Amongst the changes proposed is a rule to set a firm decibel limit on what is considered a noise disturbance.
The laws are usually only enforced if there are complaints. Unfortunately, many of the area’s heat pumps and air conditioning units run at around 75 decibles, despite the standard of 45 or 50 that is expected.
So how will this debacle pan out? We’ll soon see whether the folks in Port Coquitlam are taking action to add soundproofing materials to their homes or not.
Does the thought of applying Green Glue to your walls make you a little nervous? In this video we’ll show you exactly how easy it is to apply the product. There’s really nothing to it at all. Soundproofing has never been this easy. Check it out for yourself!
The downtown Bellingham area has seen its share of turnover in the business district. While many bars and nightclubs have attempted to open, many are eventually forced to shut down due to a wide variety of noise complaints.
This is why we’re slightly surprised to hear that another new venue, The Shakedown, plans to open in mid-March of this year. The difference between this music venue and those from the past is simple – soundproofing.
The owner, Hollie Huthman, has spent a considerable amount of time working to make sure that the venue’s events will not cause concern to those in the apartments overhead or nearby.
Bellingham’s music scene is thriving. Let’s hope Hollie Huthman has a plan that will withstand the test of time.
Here’s another great video those of you who are into automobiles will definitely enjoy. This guy used a combination of soundproofing materials, including mass loaded vinyl, to lessen the noise coming from his incredibly loud car radio. Check it out!
When confronted with outside noise, may of us feel there isn’t anything that can be done. The reality of the situation is that you can take action to block noise from entering your yard or home, especially if you are willing to do just a little bit of work.
Do you have a fence around your yard? If so, use some mass loaded vinyl to create a sound proof barrier. Here’s a video explaining what we mean.
While soundproofing within the home is of utmost importance, we occasionally like to go old-school and share a bit about a new sound sound device. We take particular interest in earphones and buds because they are your first line of personal defense when it comes to protecting yourself and others from sound – especially if you love loud music.
The ZAGG Smartbud is the newest to hit the market. The buds come in a compact carrying case and have a number of special features, including volume control on the cord and a microphone. Most users love that the cord is thick enough to be resistant to tangles as well. These are definitely worth checking out if you are in the market for new ear buds
*We were not paid to write this review, nor did we receive a free product. This review is based solely on our opinion.