Dear James: Our older house is not very soundproof. Do you have tips for making it quieter both in this old house and for when we plan and design our future house?—Steve R.
Dear Steve: Inadequate soundproofing, especially from outdoor noise, is a common problem with both old and new houses. Even if a new house is built to code, there can still be indoor noise issues because the quality of the workmanship is as important as the materials and designs used.
