The making of a “No More Noise” activist How does someone become a noise activist? Often, it’s a natural response to uncontrolled and damaging noise in your environment that otherwise won’t get addressed. Ingrid Buday — the founder of No
Reducing vibration nuisance 101
Low-frequency vibration feels intrusive At Soundproofist, we get lots of questions about how to stop persistent vibration nuisance in your home. Some of you live in apartment buildings with large HVAC systems or your adjacent neighbors run fans, air conditioners,
Best of 2023 – how the media covered sound and noise
How the media covered noise issues Every year, Soundproofist publishes a list of articles that appeared in the news about noise and sound issues or solutions. In 2023, noise topics again appeared in most of the major news media, though
Lab-tested noise solutions for ceilings and floors
Finnish researchers test 38 different wall assemblies for effectiveness If you live in an apartment building, then you know the sound of impact noise from your upstairs neighbors. Wouldn’t it be great if an expert gave you some soundproofing options?
Using AI with bioacoustics — from rainforests to backyards
After deploying The Guardian in rainforests, this new audio tool is for home users Topher White, the founder of Rainforest Connection, had a great idea in 2011. He was working as a volunteer in Indonesia in a gibbon reserve. Topher
Gunfire noise in Rhode Island
Frustrated residents ask police to stop the gunfire noise outside their homes Martha DiMeo and Patricia Schoeninger are long-time residents of a charming neighborhood in Cranston, Rhode Island, which might look idyllic to a visitor. But their homes often get
Looking for a quieter new home?
How to avoid a potentially noisy building When you look for a new home, you already have a list of immediate needs to address: cost, location, access to school or work, security, and overall condition. What you might not notice
Best of 2022 – how the media covered noise
Best of 2022 – how the media covered noise issues Every January, Soundproofist compiles a list of known articles and documentaries about noise, sound, and acoustics that were published in the previous year. The list for 2022 began with articles
When silence is dangerous: e-scooters and sound
The pursuit of alert sounds for e-scooters If you live in a city, you’ve probably shared a sidewalk with an electric scooter. Or maybe you’ve been startled by an e-scooter zooming past you from behind, and you didn’t hear it
Why your soundproofing didn’t solve your noise problem
Solving a noise problem takes a lot of research and planning. That means watching videos, reading articles, and reviewing your budget. You’ll eventually choose an affordable solution that you can actually implement. And you might be completely satisfied with the