Try toiling over a series of timed math problems while being bombarded by static at jackhammer volume. Volunteers in a stress experiment at Pennsylvania State University did just that, while in ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Our lives are filled with noise; at work, at home and even outdoors. With all the loud noises that surround us each day, it is no wonder we can’t wait to escape it all. Noise ...

Q: We live in a two-story house that has recessed floodlights in the first- floor ceiling and have been told that we cannot add insulation to the second- story floors because of the floodlights. We ...

Surround sound, gaming systems and even traffic noise can be disruptive to your home. But The Home Depot's Scott Krueger and Joe Autry have three quick ways to sound proof your home to bring a little ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the 68th installment of Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at ...

REPORTER: FROM RESTAURANTS LIKE LEGAL SEA FOODS TO THE LOCAL OFFICES OF SPOTIFY, OR EVEN INSIDE SOMEONE’S PRIVATE IN-HOME BOWLING ALLEY, WHEN YOU WANT TO KEEP THE VOLUME DOWN, LEAVE IT UP TO THIS ...

Metamaterial sound proofing from materials less than an inch thick would be as good as 4 foot thick walls for soundproofing. People outside a metamaterial sound proofed room – no one will hear you ...

The stylish kennel has an automatic door that lets your dog get in when they need to, and also helps reduce the noise from the fireworks. There’s also ample insulation to help deaden the explosions, ...