Posts Tagged ‘Noise’

If your dog won’t stop barking (and so, sadly, your neighbors see you as that person with the “annoying barking dog“) it can be very annoying and cause problems for yourself and your neighbors.

This article will explore three ways you can quiet your dog, and enjoy some peace and quiet.

Classic Obedience Training

There are innumerable books on the subject of canine obedience training, most of which address the problem of obnoxious barking. Most of these books recommend a positive reinforcement for…

In the wrong area, an apartment can become annoyingly saturated with the sounds of vehicles, people or even natural sounds like waves and wind. This article will detail a few simple decorating tips to reduce exterior noise.

Reinforce your Curtains

As the first line of defense between your apartment and unwanted noise pollution, your curtains are in a unique position to help you maintain a sane level of sound in your living space. If you are without curtains (or have curtains you…

When you’re living in an apartment, you have to rely on your neighbors to be quiet so that you can get some sleep. Many apartment complexes even make quiet hours a matter of policy, setting certain hours during which tenants are expected to keep noise to a minimum. Unfortunately, not all neighbors are considerate, and some don’t seem to care if they are violating complex policies.

In many cases, a noisy neighbor situation can be resolved by just taking a moment…

Talking to neighbors before moving into a new apartment is akin to calling references when hiring a candidate for a job. They provide a view of your prospective selection that you can’t gain from a one-time visit. When deciding what questions to ask those who already live in the neighborhood or building, explore what aspects of apartment living affect you the most. Read below for questions whose answers should bring you important insight on the place you are considering:

1.  How is the landlord?

A bad landlord…