Try toiling over a series of timed math problems while being bombarded by static at jackhammer volume. Volunteers in a stress experiment at Pennsylvania State University did just that, while in ...

When most websites discuss homes, they mean single-family houses and rarely talk about apartment living. (Although looking down the list of TreeHugger posts on the subject, I was surprised at how well ...

Surround sound, gaming systems and even traffic noise can be disruptive to your home. But The Home Depot's Scott Krueger and Joe Autry have three quick ways to sound proof your home to bring a little ...

We asked four veteran acoustics experts how best to sound- proof apartment and condo projects. Here’s what they told us. 1. Take acoustic privacy seriously. Noise complaints can end up in court. Make ...

The owners of the 2,640 homes in the newly mapped high-decibel zone are looking at a bill of $30,000 or more to insulate their homes against the noise of the F-35 jet. Burlington International Airport ...

Korea Land & Housing Corp. (LH) is realizing its mission to introduce noise-proof apartment units to residents in the country as noise disturbances caused by neighboring residents in an apartment or ...

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (WKRC) - Scientists devised a perfect solution for light sleepers and apartment dwellers: soundproof bedsheets. According to a new paper published in Advanced Materials, scientists at ...

The term "noise pollution" refers to unwanted or annoying sounds that happen around you. Machinery, amplified music, noisy vehicles, and other things can cause it. If it's loud or long-lasting, noise ...