Introduction

Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to buy a home, and now you’re living in the place of your dreams. But what if your neighbors are keeping you awake at night? Whether it’s a barking dog or a noisy party, there are ways to improve your sleep quality. Here are five ways to make your house soundproof:

Double up on your window covering.

If you have a window that’s particularly noisy, you can double up on your window covering. If you have curtains, add another layer of curtain to the top or a shade at the bottom. You could also add blinds in between the two layers of curtains for extra noise reduction.

This works especially well if there is already some soundproofing in place but it’s not enough—for example, if you’ve already put foam in your walls and windows but still find yourself suffering from too much outside noise. Simply adding another layer of curtains will help muffle the sounds coming through your windows and make them less noticeable (and therefore less distracting).

Soundproof the wall.

The easiest and most effective way to soundproof your walls is by using a material called Green Glue. It’s easy to install, can be found at most hardware stores, and works quickly. Green Glue is made up of various types of foam that act as an acoustic barrier between the inside of your home and outside noise. As a result, it prevents outside noise from entering through your walls while also reducing any echo or reverberation within the room.

The second method involves adding soundproofing panels directly to your existing structure. These panels are typically made out of dense materials like wood or cork—materials which offer good absorption qualities in addition to being aesthetically pleasing!

Finally, if curtains aren’t quite enough for you (or if curtains don’t go well with your decor), consider adding some blackout drapes instead! They’re great for blocking out light both during the day and at night too so that everyone gets plenty of restful sleep without distractions except maybe some sweet dreams about puppies?

Remove floor vents and close off doorways.

One of the most common ways for sound to travel through a house is through floor vents and open doorways. If you have a vent in your room, try covering it with a carpet remnant or some other type of material that will muffle the noise. You can also use weather stripping around doors that lead into other rooms.

If these options are not enough and you’re desperate to improve soundproofing without breaking your budget, there are still other things you can do to make your home more peaceful at night:

• Use a door sweep on all large exterior doors (especially ones with glass panels). These devices attach directly to the bottom of an opening and create an airtight seal when closed, so that wind won’t blow in from outside. They’re relatively inexpensive and easy to install yourself!
• Try placing rubber wedges under hinges on windows or doors that face outward; this will help reduce rattling sounds caused by drafts coming in through cracks around those openings during cold weather months like fall/wintertime when outdoor temperatures drop below freezing point levels during nights where people have no choice but stay inside due to heavy snowfall accumulation outside their homes due?

Create a white noise environment.

• Go for a fan. If you have the budget, get an oscillating fan that will provide white noise and air flow to help you sleep.
• Purchase a white noise maker. A lot of people swear by these machines as an effective way of blocking out noises from your neighbors and helping you fall asleep at night. They can be purchased at most stores that sell electronics or online through Amazon or Ebay. You can also use apps like “White Noise” if it’s not in the budget to purchase one of these machines right now!
• Use humidifiers in your home during the winter months when there is less humidity outside (which means less moisture in our homes). This helps keep your mucous membranes moist so they don’t dry out or crack due to changes in temperature/humidity throughout different seasons–a common cause behind many sinus infections!

Draw the line with your neighbors.

You’ve tried everything you can think of, but it’s still not enough. You’re a good person, and you want to be a good neighbor. But your neighbors are inconsiderate, loud ones. What do you do?

You can’t control what they do or say; they need to control themselves. But you control how you react to them; so focus on that part of the equation instead of trying to change someone else’s behavior.

When people act in ways that are disrespectful or harmful toward others, it’s important for us as individuals and as members of communities and societies at large not only to speak up against such behavior but also take steps toward ensuring that such behavior doesn’t happen again (or at all).

Soundproofing does more than just improve sleeping habits, it is also an investment for the future of your home.

Soundproofing is an investment in the future of your home, but it’s also an investment in the quality of your life. The health effects of noise pollution are well-documented, and can lead to hypertension and cardiovascular disease. In fact, it has been estimated that exposure to environmental sounds above 50 decibels (db) can increase your risk for hearing loss by 3%. This means that if you live with noisy neighbors who often blast music at high volumes or bang pots and pans from their kitchen, chances are good that you’re facing some serious health risks every day—and not just because you won’t be getting any sleep!

Soundproofing does more than just improve sleeping habits; it is also an investment for the future of your home. If we consider one night’s sleep lost per week over ten years as being worth $100 per night (the average cost), then 1/50th of a life is worth only $4000-$8000—which doesn’t seem like much when compared to what we spend on our homes every year!

Conclusion

We hope this article has given you some helpful tips on how to deal with noisy neighbors. If you want more information on how soundproofing works and what options are available, please contact us at Acoustics by Design. We would be happy to help!