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Expert Tips for Soundproofing Your Home Office

As seen on Redfin.com link As the pandemic continues, the use of home offices is at an all-time high. Working from home can be difficult when you have an excess of outside noise distracting you. If you are working from a home office and having trouble keeping outside noise out, it may be time to soundproof your workspace. We have gathered tips from experts from Miami to Seattle to share the best ways to soundproof your home office to achieve maximum productivity. Create a pillow cave If you’re recording audio in your home office, try surrounding your microphone with three pillows, one on each side, and one on top. Then, lean into your newly formed pillow cave to speak. For less direct reverberation, try to face a corner in the room rather than the flat wall. Smaller spaces with sound-absorbing material, whether it’s hanging close, a blanket, or even bookshelves, helps with soundproofing. These are simple hacks won’t interfere with your aesthetic and you won’t have to spend extra money. –TechSmith  Choose your home office space wisely Background noise can affect the way you speak or how the microphone processes your voice. When choosing a room for your video conference, avoid one that’s affected by road traffic noise, or noise from the adjoining streets or businesses. Also, avoid rooms that have noisy HVAC systems, such as AC units or ventilation fans that may be...

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Signs You May Have A Rodent Problem

If you’ve ever been cozied up in bed at night just about to fall asleep, and suddenly hear strange and somewhat distant, yet close sounds coming from above and wondered what it might be — we’re here to tell you the creepy truth: probably mice.  You could be thinking, “how can such a small animal make such loud noises?” Mice like to scurry around, and while they’re doing it, their bodies are usually rubbing up against a wall while their nails dig into the floor to gain traction. And their ‘floor’ is your ceiling. With the added stillness of...

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Insulating High Ceiling Homes

We all love the look of vaulted or cathedral ceilings, they soar about ten to twelve ft high adding elegance with additional space above. The look and appeal of high ceilings make the room look bigger and brighter while making high traffic areas feel less busy. Not only can they expand your home decor options, but they can also increase the value of your home too. The grandness that comes with high ceilings is also met went a downside: they make controlling the climate a challenge compared to the standard nine feet ceiling height. This is where insulation comes...

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SUMMER IS HERE: WHY INSULATION SAVES ON ENERGY COSTS

Summer is upon us, and if you live in Southern California and not right by the beach, you know you’ll probably be using your air conditioning system consistently for the next few months. High energy bills are something we’ve all been very familiar with. Perhaps it even leads you not to use your HVAC system and just suffer, to save money. Have you ever noticed that one room in the house never cools down, while another is too cold to stay in? This is a sign that your house might not be properly insulated – and air, whether cool...

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Top 5 Signs You’re In Need of A Professional Attic Cleaning

We are committed to improving our client’s everyday lives by simply balancing and adjusting their homes indoor air while reducing energy, and saving energy along the way. During the warm summer months, your living space no longer needs to feel as if your outdoors. Winter does not need to feel like it’s a blizzard either. Advanced Attic Solution will make sure the air quality and temperature are comfortable throughout the year, and making sure your HVAC unit is not overworking. Our specialist has the experience, knowledge, and skill to help you find cost-effective solutions so you can enjoy your...

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