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Simply sew Velcro tape onto the curtains or blankets, and apply the other side of the Velcro tape to the window, door back, ...

As temperatures heat up, many homeowners decide that it's time to put the air conditioner to work. Window-mounted units sprout up around the neighborhood, and central air systems come to life after a ...

Podcasts are incredibly popular, so much so that according to one report, almost half of Americans have listened to a podcast in the last month, but not all podcasts are created equal. All of us who ...

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As great as apartment living is, one of the main downfalls has got to be the (sometimes near-incessant) noise. From rumbling ...

Pitch black darkness and silence may help some people drift off at night, but others fall asleep better with music, TV or a fan on in the room. For the latter group, a white noise machine or app can ...

Pickleball’s meteoric rise in popularity has brought with it an unexpected side effect: noise. The distinctive “pop” of the paddle connecting with the ball, once a charming hallmark of the sport’s ...

Gamers, musicians, podcasters, and those who live in noisy neighborhoods will all benefit from soundproofing their space. Sometimes you want to keep noise out; other times you want to keep your noise ...