Easy-to-install and earth-friendly solution for peace and quiet in every room
Do you tiptoe around the house during nap time worrying about how gently you close every cupboard door? Are you afraid of using the washer and dryer just because you think it will wake up the baby? Do you avoid going to the bathroom just because you’re scared that flushing the toilet is going to startle the sleeping child?
For new parents, this is all too common. Most people think that stopping noise from traveling through every room in the house is either impossible or involves adding sheet rock, more layers of drywall, or filling the insides of the walls with space-age material. Eliminating noise so you can create peace and quiet in the baby’s room, or any room for that matter, is a lot easier than you might think.
There are some pretty simple, inexpensive, and earth-friendly do-it-yourself solutions out there that will give you the complete freedom to vacuum as you please without waking up the little one. Whether you live in a condominium, a home, or you rent an apartment, you can put an end to the noise that’s making its way through your walls – and give your baby some uninterrupted napping time – and give yourself a little more peace of mind to be more productive.
You have quite a few options. Like anything else, it all depends on what you’re willing to spend, how much hassle you’re willing to undertake, and how much sweat you’re willing to put into a project. Some people just like doing things the hard and expensive way. If you like doing things the hard way, then this advice isn't for you. Reducing noise in your home doesn’t have to involve ripping apart any walls or having to pay somebody to completely demolish your place – you won’t even need a single power tool and it can still be high-quality.
I came across something called dB2-4Walls (www.db2-4walls.com)
You’ll need some adhesive, too. You can apply the adhesive to the wall or right on the back of the dB2-4Walls product. There’s an installation video on the website which is pretty in-depth and helpful – maybe too helpful. An added bonus of this stuff is that it’s made from what they call “post-industrial waste.” Basically, it’s stuff that was headed for landfills that scientists figured out how to turn into something useful.
So, I bought some rolls and put it up all by myself. It was pretty easy, even for me. For tools all I used was a pair of scissors, a putty knife, and a tape measure. I painted over it to match the color of what the room was before and everything looks great (it’s designed to be painted over). The website also says that dB2-4Walls acts as a moisture barrier -which is just a bonus.
The end result? We’ve got a totally peaceful room for the baby without any hard labor and very little cost compared to the other options. Now, all the noise from the vacuum, the shutting cupboard doors, the dishwasher, the laundry room, the television, the occasional bark from the dog – it’s all blocked out and our baby can have a peaceful naptime. Since I’ve installed the dB2-4Walls, we’re getting things done around the house without having to tiptoe around in fear – that’s even better.
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