Hadley adds that soundproofing options are dependent on the type of room and where it is. "It comes down to the location of the room, the wall/ceiling construction, and doors/windows," he says.

When most websites discuss homes, they mean single-family houses and rarely talk about apartment living. (Although looking down the list of TreeHugger posts on the subject, I was surprised at how ...

The dead air space between the original ceiling and the new one creates a sound-trapping chamber. How do you deal with keeping noise in (or out) in your apartment? Let us know in the comments.

Hang tapestries or consider soundproofing blankets, which are ultra-heavy and often come with grommets so you can hang them from hooks on your wall or ceiling. “Draping heavy fabric across the ceiling ...