How to Sound Proof Your Home

If you find that your home is a noisy place to be then you maybe setting yourself up for heart related health problems since studies have found that high noise levels in your home can lead to high stress levels. Also if you have constant noise in your home you are setting yourself up for some mild hearing loss. Studies have shown that people who take the time to sound proof their home had better hearing and heart health.

Instructions

1. Bring On The Curtains and Keep The Carpet- Believe it or not but curtains and carpet can reduce noise in your home by up to 40% if you have alot of noise in your home then it is time to go out and buy some really thick carpet. Also it helps if you take the time to change up your thin curtains for the ultra thick plush like curtains since they are amazing sound absorbers.

2. Trash The Noisy Appliances- Today technology has improved so much that we can now by appliances that have almost no sound however there are some appliances on the market right now that are totally sound proof but they tend to cost more. Trust me your ears will thank you in the long run.

3. Purchase New Doors- If you have the money you could go out and buy heavy solid doors which will reduce the amount of noise you hear in your home on a daily basis or if you have kids why not replace their bedroom door for a heavy solid door?

4. Take The Time To Insulate- If you live in a noisy area then you should prolly insulate the walls of your home with batt insulation and be sure to use a sheet or two of cellulose material known as homasote into the walls.