Dear James: We are in the planning stage of our new house and want it to be quieter than our current one. What design features should we consider to make it more soundproof? —Eddie F.
Dear Eddie: Noise generated from indoors, especially if you have children, can often be louder and more annoying than sounds from outdoors. With the proper material selection, floor plan, and orientation to the road, you can build a relatively soundproof house without increasing its cost significantly.
