Turn on suggestions
Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type.
Showing results for
Search the community
Search the community
Search the Community
Turn on suggestions
Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type.
377 results
Sorted by:
June 2022
2 Likes
Soundproofing is an important step in building or renovating any home. It helps make our homes more peaceful, comfortable and relaxing. Soundproofing can also boost productivity for those wo...
... View more
May 2023
1 Like
Make your rental home more comfortable and stylish by using inexpensive temporary solutions.
From using rugs to adding storage and potted plants, our community members have shared many...
... View more
December 2023
Hi there,
I am looking to reduce noise from my next door neighbours in a rental unit. They have 3 kids who runs and jumps around. The stomping echoes directly to my bedroom. At first I thought ...
... View more
Labels:
- Labels:
-
Doors and Windows
-
Tools and Materials
August 2023
Hi all,
I live in an apartment and unfortunately share a wall with a very inconsiderate neighbour.
Does anyone have any tips on how I can soundproof a rental wall? I tried moving cupboards ag...
... View more
Labels:
December 2020
Hi All, I'm moving into a sharehouse and I'm worried my portable aircon is going to be unbearably loud for my flatmates. I don't share a wall with anyone but there is another room across the hall. I...
... View more
Labels:
- Labels:
-
Building and Construction
February
Wondering if anyone has any advice on soundproofing in a rental?
In the circled area there is a basketball ring which is used almost constantly outside of school hours and on weekends... our ma...
... View more
Labels:
Show results in replies (5)
-
Hi @nadiah11 I have same basket ball noise next to my place at about same...
-
Thanks so much for the reply and the empathy! I have a medical condition that makes me really sensi...
-
Hi @nadiah11 I see yes a medical condition will make it ...
-
Hi @nadiah11, I'd have to agree with @Jewelleryrescue that blocking the sound is likely ...
-
...oin us. Thanks for your question about soundproofing in a rental. Sorry to hear about what y...
October 2021
The first step to soundproofing windows is minimising any air gaps with foam or sealant. You'll want to add the foam stripping around the window and where it meets the sill. This foam gets compre...
... View more
Labels:
June
Hi everyone,
I just moved into an apartment near a busy road. The window in the bedroom lets in a lot of noise at night.
bedroom window
Not sure where to start, it's a rental as ...
... View more
Labels:
- Labels:
-
Doors and Windows
-
Repairing
Hi, I'm buying a for a 3m x 1.5m x 2m shed from Bunnings and having them install it.
I'm a disabled pensioner on a tight budget and so any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm almost 70 years old...
... View more
Labels:
December 2021
I purchased a mirror which said it had a hook on the back to hang it, and (stupidly) didn't realise it had the brackets pictured on the back. The mirror weighs 2.5 kgs, and I wanted to know what I co...
... View more
Labels:
- Labels:
-
Furniture
-
Tools and Materials
June 2022
2 Likes
Soundproofing is an important step in building or renovating any home. It helps make our homes more peaceful, comfortable and relaxing. Soundproofing can also boost productivity for those wo...
... View more
2 weeks ago
Hello,
I like to replace my carpet in the living and bedroom area with Senso Self Adhesive Vinyl Planks in my unit in a strata building.
Currently there is a foam type of underlay under the carpe...
... View more
Labels:
- Labels:
-
Flooring
-
Tools and Materials
Show results in replies (6)
-
Hi Jewell thank you for your reply. I need the layer for soundproofing as it is a strata unit o...
-
Hi @Jewelleryrescue Thank you for your advice on the vinyl option. It seems a bi...
-
Hi @Mariam27 I follow your logic re sound proofing and agree ...
-
Hi @Mariam27 Most self adhesive flooring dosnt need extra padding and s...
-
Hello @Mariam27 It's great that you've received excellent advice from @Jewelleryre...
-
Hi @Mariam27 Senso placed directly on a smooth clean concrete ...