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Q—What is the best method for providing sound insulation between rooms?

Friday, January 29th, 2010 Posted in Bathrooms, FAQ, Heating/Cooling, Insulation, Materials- Construction, Noise Problems | No Comments »

A—There are many effective techniques that can be used individually or together, depending on the level of soundproofing required, the type of sound, and the budget. It is important to assess all avenues of sound transmission and plan a coordinated ...

Q—Our home has a bathroom above our dining room. Every time someone flushes the toilet, it sounds like Archie Bunker’s house from the old television program “All in the Family”. Is there anything we can do to quiet the situation?

Thursday, January 28th, 2010 Posted in Bathrooms, FAQ, Humorous Articles, Insulation, Noise Problems, Plumbing | No Comments »

A—The offending noise is caused by water rushing through PVC (plastic) waste pipe either running over your ceiling, down the wall, or both.Plastic pipe is common, relatively inexpensive, and effective, but is also notoriously noisy under the conditions you describe. ...

Q—Our hot water heat is noisy, and disturbs our sleep. The plumber told us the noise is normal. Is there anything we can do about it?

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 Posted in Bedrooms, Energy-Saving Tips, FAQ, Green Building Topics, Heating/Cooling, Historic Homes, Insulation, Money-Saving Tips, Noise Problems, Plumbing, Timely Home Upgrades, Winter | No Comments »

A—There are three types of sound that hot water heating makes—hum, gurgle, and pop. Humming is usually caused by vibrations from the circulator pump. I’ve seen this problem with pumps that are larger than necessary, and with pumps that are ...