There are many reasons why someone would want to soundproof their home, including: • To stop noise from getting in if you live in a busy area with lots of traffic or if you have loud neighbors. • To ...

Dear Debbie: We live on the fifth floor of a condo and have been receiving complaints from our neighbors below us that they hear "every step we take." Our suite has beautiful hardwood floors that were ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

When you want to prevent your dog from annoying your neighbors below you with its barking, or dull your downstairs neighbor’s music so it doesn’t keep you awake at night, there’s a simple solution: ...

Forty-eight percent of all disputes among neighbors are because of noise. While every city has its own idea of what level of ...

Consider it the cost of urban density. As people continue to move into city centres and live in closer quarters, the list of annoyances can add up: clattering feet on the hardwood floors above you; ...

Q: We live in a two-story house that has recessed floodlights in the first- floor ceiling and have been told that we cannot add insulation to the second- story floors because of the floodlights. We ...