Working nights from Sunday to Thursday and being a homeowner, I’ve been dealing with a noisy neighbor situation that’s been keeping me up during the day. The guy next door seems to have a never-ending love affair with his power tools, and he’s cranking them up from 9 in the morning all the way until 6 in the evening on Sundays. I’ve tried talking to him about it, but he pretty much shrugged it off and told me tough luck.
Now, I’m left scratching my head, wondering how I can soundproof my bedroom walls to catch some much-needed shut-eye. I’ve looked into different products, but to be honest, I’m clueless about what actually works. I’ve even entertained the idea of building a secondary wall inside my bedroom and insulating it for extra sound dampening. But, I’m not sure if that’s going to be a hassle or if it’s even worth the trouble.
I’m basically a novice when it comes to this stuff, so I need a simple, straightforward explanation – like you’re explaining it to a five-year-old.