Question: We are considering building a new efficient house and we want more soundproofing between rooms and to curb outdoor noise. Will standard energy-efficient insulation be enough to block the ...

If you own your property and know you aren’t about to seal off any pipes or electrical wiring—or if you have a very accommodating landlord—then spraying foam insulation behind sheetrock panels on the ...

Nobody likes hearing their neighbors' music, TV shows or loud conversations. Soundproof wall materials, however, can be quite thick and expensive. Swedish scientists have developed a thinner, less ...

Q: My bedroom and my neighbor's living room share a common wall with no insulation. I can hear conversations, TV and music. For the most part, they are quiet, but they are going to sell later this ...

Q: I live in an attached townhouse where the walls are pretty thin, or at least allow sound to pass through readily. How can I soundproof them or reduce the flow of sound? Also, my son used Clorox to ...

My mother has a 50" LCD TV mounted to a common wall shared with another condo, and they've complained about the noise (though her TV volume is set at reasonable levels, and her hearing is good).

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Installing insulation in walls is one of the most efficient and cost-effective ...