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It’s no secret that the noise surrounding our homes can easily impact the comfort and relaxation that we experience.

When on the hunt for a new home, it is common advice to research the local area including understanding the level of noise it may experience during various times of the day. This will help you to either avoid the area or determine any work required to turn the house into a comfortable home.

But what if you only realise after buying that the noise is worse than you thought, or you have been living in the home and the noise has gradually increased over the years? 

While moving out may be a drastic final option, there are many ways you can soundproof your home.   

Have you ever noticed the cold air blowing in through the gaps around your windows? Although checking your windows may not sound like an essential household chore, reducing the cold air coming through your windows is an important step to keep your home warm in winter.

With the polar blast set to hit, Australia is officially starting to embrace the winter months. For those of us here in Canberra, it is a must to keep our home warm and feeling comfortable as temperatures on some nights could dip below zero.  But how can you stay warm while at home, other than layering up with winter clothes?

Is noise keeping you awake at night? Perhaps it is preventing you from enjoying your favourite TV show? This noise issue has become a far more common problem face by Australian homes especially in the major cities like Sydney and Melbourne. While many believe that the best way to deal with the unwanted noise is by soundproofing your windows, the process as well as the cost could be a deal breaker.  We all know that windows are often perceived as the greatest source of noise penetration, soundproofing your windows is said to be a reliable way to improve the comfort of your home. But is it truly worth it?