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#*Try to keep hanging fabrics out of direct sunlight, especially if they are expensive. Sunlight coming through a window can fade the colors.
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#*Try to keep hanging fabrics out of direct sunlight, especially if they are expensive. Sunlight coming through a window can fade the colors.
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#Move furniture up against the walls. Tall bookcases, cabinets, and wardrobes in particular can really help deaden sounds that penetrate a wall. You’re essentially thickening the wall and reducing the ability of the sound waves to pass through.<ref>https://www.houselogic.com/remodel/how-to-block-out-noise/</ref>[[Image:Block Out Noise Step 4.jpg|center]]
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#Move furniture up against the walls. Tall bookcases, cabinets, and wardrobes in particular can really help deaden sounds that penetrate a wall. You’re essentially thickening the wall and reducing the ability of the sound waves to pass through.<ref>https://www.houselogic.com/remodel/how-to-block-out-noise/</ref>[[Image:Block Out Noise Step 4.jpg|center]]
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#*Cut and slide sheets of rigid or
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#*Cut and slide sheets of rigid or amh foam behind the furniture to further increase the soundproofing.
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#*For maximum effect, you could add a built-in bookcase that spans an entire shared wall. Filling the shelves with books will only further enhance the soundproofing impact.
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#*For maximum effect, you could add a built-in bookcase that spans an entire shared wall. Filling the shelves with books will only further enhance the soundproofing impact.
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#Use plush furniture with cushions and pillows. If you’ve ever moved, you’ve probably noticed that an empty room has an echo that disappears once it’s furnished. Soft pieces of furniture like couches are particularly helpful at deadening sounds, but even just adding a few pillows can be an improvement.<ref>https://www.explainthatstuff.com/soundproofing.html</ref>[[Image:Block Out Noise Step 5.jpg|center]]
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#Use plush furniture with cushions and pillows. If you’ve ever moved, you’ve probably noticed that an empty room has an echo that disappears once it’s furnished. Soft pieces of furniture like couches are particularly helpful at deadening sounds, but even just adding a few pillows can be an improvement.<ref>https://www.explainthatstuff.com/soundproofing.html</ref>[[Image:Block Out Noise Step 5.jpg|center]]
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#*So, in theory, letting dirty clothes pile up in your bedroom may provide some soundproofing benefits. But don’t expect your parents to buy this excuse!
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#*So, in theory, letting dirty clothes pile up in your bedroom may provide some soundproofing benefits. But don’t expect your parents to buy this excuse!
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#Add carpeting or rugs to the floor. Like adding furniture in the room, floor coverings help to reduce echoes that increase the impact of noise infiltration. Also, if the troublesome noise is coming from below, they’ll help reduce the amount of sound that makes it into your area in the first place.<ref>https://www.explainthatstuff.com/soundproofing.html</ref>[[Image:Block Out Noise Step 6.jpg|center]]
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#Add carpeting or rugs to the floor. Like adding furniture in the room, floor coverings help to reduce echoes that increase the impact of noise infiltration. Also, if the troublesome noise is coming from below, they’ll help reduce the amount of sound that makes it into your area in the first place.<ref>https://www.explainthatstuff.com/soundproofing.html</ref>[[Image:Block Out Noise Step 6.jpg|center]]
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#*The thicker the floor
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#*The thicker the floor covering, the greater the impact. So consider going retro with some 1970s-style shag carpeting!
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#Seal up spots of air infiltration. If air can get in from outside, so too can noise. Check around windows in particular for holes, cracks, or gaps where you can feel air coming through. Use caulk or other sealants to plug up these spots.<ref>https://www.explainthatstuff.com/soundproofing.html</ref>[[Image:Block Out Noise Step 7.jpg|center]]
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#Seal up spots of air infiltration. If air can get in from outside, so too can noise. Check around windows in particular for holes, cracks, or gaps where you can feel air coming through. Use caulk or other sealants to plug up these spots.<ref>https://www.explainthatstuff.com/soundproofing.html</ref>[[Image:Block Out Noise Step 7.jpg|center]]
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#*Check around electrical outlets on exterior walls as well.
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#*Check around electrical outlets on exterior walls as well.
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