Nothing rattles your neighbours more than too much noise, especially in Winnipeg apartments.
Luckily, Gryd.com has a few tips on how to soundproof your apartment and maintain a good relationship with those living around you, in Winnipeg apartments.
1. Install Draft Guards and Door Seals
Not only will draft guards and door seals keep that horrendous Winnipeg cold outside, they’ll also keep noise from escaping through those little spaces under your doors.
2. Buy Furniture with Soft Surfaces
Source: https://www.vitra.com/en-us/product/soft-modular-sofa
Soft fabrics are going to absorb a lot more sound than wood, leather, glass, and other harder surfaces. Living in an apartment, it’s a good idea to invest in furniture that won’t constantly force you to whisper. This could mean purchasing a couch made from cotton rather than leather, or a polyester ottoman rather than a glass table.
3. Throw Down a Rug
Obviously hardwood floors are a hot commodity these days, but they can be loud as hell. Cut down on the echo down by tossing down an area rug. You can buy some nice ones that fit right into your apartment’s aesthetic for relatively cheap.
4. Move and Mount Speakers
Blasting music can be extremely therapeutic, but it can also piss your neighbours right off. Try moving speakers and amps away from shared walls, and mount them on rubber isolation pads to reduce noise vibration. The rubber will keep the sound from travelling through the floor, into the suite below you, making everyone happy!
5. Get Rid of Ambient Noise
All the ambient noise in your apartment can add up – fans, air conditioners, washing machines, televisions. It’s a good idea to be aware of the sound circulating your place, and to simply shut off what you’re not using. You’ll save yourself some energy, and a stern talking-to from the guy down the hall.
You can’t soundproof your apartment if you don’t have one yet! Gryd.com is the only place to find all the best Winnipeg apartments.
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