Home Maintenance :
A way to escape the chaos of daily living

Today's homes are designed with wide open spaces, spaces that can also be wide open to the ears. No wonder it is difficult to relax. Soundproofing is what is needed, and the good news is that it is possible to create quiet retreats within a home without returning to the chopped-up layouts and small rooms of the past. Installing acoustic batts in interior walls, using quieter ductwork, and caulking around outlets is becoming the standard in new construction. You may wish to soundproof a powder room used by guests or to insulate a home office from nearby kitchen noise. With today's technology it is both affordable and possible.