Of all the things I could have chosen to write about, never would I have guessed I would write on something so ironic. Fight fire with fire, eh? However, before you fall into the same trap I did, remember that many crazy things happen in life. And thermally insulating a fireplace, once you think of… Read More »The Right Way to Thermally Insulate a Fireplace
As I was sitting at my computer enjoying life, the temperatures outside went from late-autumn warmth to a Fjordgård-like (Norway) mid-winter temperature shortly. Plus, to make the matters wackier, it brought a pinch of Silent Hill fog to the equation just for good measure. And then it struck me. Modern houses are easier to insulate… Read More »The Right and Cheap Way To Insulate an Old House
Is soundproofing important? Well, if you live in a house that has a water pump or you are in your little cabin in the woods, you will notice the discomforting noise produced by the water pump. Water pumps also are used in RV’s, campers, boats, and other places. If you are like me, you won’t… Read More »How to soundproof a water pump without spending a fortune?
Many people want to soundproof their home, and many think of egg cartons as a good option. Let me give you a short introduction to the subject, reasons for needing soundproofing, and then we will discuss why soundproofing with egg cartons doesn’t really work. It could be that you live near the railway or a… Read More »Does soundproofing a room with egg cartons work?