DIY: HOW TO SOUNDPROOF A BEDROOM WALL FROM NOISY NEIGHBORS | NZ NZTALJAH

[@NZTALJAH]

Just wanted to update everyone and let you know that I actually just moved…. One of the good things about this move is that it’s actually written in the lease that loudness is not tolerated …this is the first time I’ve ever seen a lease that includes noise levels which I greatly appreciate… The sound proofing I did in the video did help me but it’s time for me to be in a new space… I really appreciate you all for watching and I hope this video helps even it’s just to get some sanity from the comments to know you are not alone in this situation… I wish you all Peace and Quiet ♥️♥️♥️

[@kscott7657]

thats awesome. So happy you are off to new adventures in a more quiet space. Thanks for sharing the tips as I will keep in handy in case I need to put them to use when I move to my townhouse.

[@stacyford9821]

Do you think this will work for ceilings???

[@NZTALJAH]

No

[@respecthewoman]

awww Masha/Allah sooooo happy for you. Praying Allah bless me with the same Ameen. Be well sis congrats!

[@NZTALJAH]

Ameen

[@VikiStorm]

There needs to be a law to landlords to soundproof and insulate all properties.

[@cressidaaaaa]

Omg yessss! I have some really annoying people living above me and they play the music 24/7, smoke lots of weed, always fighting and arguing, plus they have a big dog that won’t stop barking! I feel like they don’t have carpet because I hear everything they do and it’s literally driving me insane! And to include they haven’t paid rent in 7 years and they landlord can’t get them out. It’s like a nightmare living here and I need to figure out a solution to sound proof my walls or something. I can’t sleep or work from home in peace at all.

[@Leaux.Behold]

Absolutely! Especially with these outrages rents.

[@ladyoftheamazon]

Or a law that you’re not allowed to have bass in apts especially if you share a wall or if they do have a strict policy to only allow it Friday and sat nights but from a decent time like 3p-8p my neighbor is a narcissistic creeper and she’s been torturing me with her same 7 songs on repeat with a subwoofer bass 🔊 shaking and vibrating my bedroom walls from 5a-11p every night since Sunday and it’s all because she’s obsessed broke and mad I politely declined going over her apt when she knocked on my door after not even being here for 24 hours like wtf.. I looked into laws and there’s a certain decibel level that’s against the law to be played for any human because it causes physical damage overtime especially when it’s constant. It’s so evil it’s like she’s trying to slowly drive me insane and kill me in a passive aggressive insidious way. I notice even when I put rain sounds to drown out the noise last night which helped, she also ended up turning the bass and music down. But soon as I turn the sounds down or off she’ll turn it way back up again! I’m not moving cause this place has mail delivered into my living room & a washer and dryer in my bathroom hall. I’ve been through so much and finally trying to enjoy my life & not have to worry about living in survival and here we go again 😒 then to make things worse the apt mgrs are extremely dismissive defensive and narcissistic as well telling me if I don’t like it then move. Like wtf is actually going on? I’ve never been a cop caller but have tried to call for someone to come out 3 days in a row and they all said they would send someone and no one ever showed up. Even pleading with everyone about how bad the migraines have been from the time i wake to the time I sleep. I can’t concentrate, i can’t sleep in my own room, I’m forced to sleep in living room, it’s just really hell 🔥

[@NZTALJAH]

Crazy thing is I actually just moved and the place that I’m moving to had it written in the lease that no loud music is allowed… this was the first time I’ve ever seen a lease like that… I was so grateful for that to be written in the lease

[@ladyoftheamazon]

@@NZTALJAH omg what a blessing that is!! Enjoy it sis 🙏🏼 My neighbor has quieted down as well hoping it stays that way lol

[@donnacat7113]

THANK YOU!! Describing the noise as toxic really resonated with me. My downstairs neighbors, mom and 3 teens fight, say horrible hateful things to each other on a daily basis. The negativity is palpable. It is affecting my emotional and mental health. I work from home and it impacts my work. I wish everyone who is going through something similar the best of luck and sending positivity to all. Thanks again! great video!

[@NZTALJAH]

Totally understand! Sometimes I wish I could just video record them and have them listen to what I can hear them say to each other… I even have them on my ring camera when they go in out their house with their toxicity, it’s truly a shame… I hope your situation gets better and more pleasant … Thank you for watching ♥️

[@theejazzroom]

same to you, thank you!

[@janicedoster3594]

Please try Wyze Headphones,so comfortable and with the Noise Cancelling you can not hear anything at all.

[@respecthewoman]

OMG YESSSS I totally understand I'm having simuar issue but with noisy music and spoke to them numerous times, then they got a dog and don't clean up after it. Waiting for the what comes ago goes around to hit back. Prayers for the people we all need help one way or another. smh

[@Lady_of_Ishpeming]

Here's an idea that might help: If you can, get some thick rubber mat pieces (like you see for a kid's play area) and put them down on the floor in your usual work space and add an area rug on top 🤔 💭 I hope this is helpful.

[@jenethompsonart]

It’s saddening to see how many people in the comments have issues with their neighbors (me included).

[@39hircvv]

This happens all over the world at least und the west side of the world

[@peggyjoo327]

My upstairs neighbors purposely walk with a stomping noise.. it’s so annoying. Talk to them politely, treat them super nice but they are just so inconsiderate. You can never change a leopard from thier skin.. I walk no sound I’m concern of my neighbors below me. I’m thinking of buying a Ceiling Vibrator for them to taste their own medicine. If they don’t disturb me I will not turn the CV on.. any advice..

[@Ladioz]

I've been living with depression since January 2020 every single day, i wake up hearing noise and go to sleep hearing noise from my neighbours. I cannot tell them anything because it's noise coming from their washing machines, plumping pipes causing vibrations and air conditioner motors.

[@cassiemarie859]

i bought a whole house to not have to deal with this, and my neighbors let their loud dog bark at my bedroom at 3 am. Its gross, they don't care if myself, the police, or animal control speaks with them. They're truley sick in the head.

[@cocomu9955]

Me too ugg that’s why I’m here looking this up 😅

[@melgonz.6962]

Why don't they make "quiet" apartments, similar to 55 and plus apartments, with strict noise guidelines. Some of us just want some peace. The loud people can make all the noise they want in their own buildings.

[@NZTALJAH]

OMG THAT WOULD BE PERFECT!!!!! Why is this not a thing?!?!?!??!?!

[@danielle_tno]

I think it might be, for rich people

[@Wynter589]

I live in a 55+ building and 2 neighbours are driving me nuts! One watches TV until 2 am and they're hard of hearing and the one above me drops the toilet seat, even without flushing and drops and bangs things excessively.

[@NZTALJAH]

Wow really??? I didn’t even think of that view point. Is there anyway you can make a complaint? I really wish I had the ability to buy a complex just to rent out place that have noise restrictions on them so all my tenets can live in peace.

[@barksnbrews]

Yes that would be amazing!!! I’m in a complex billed as a luxury condo and it’s nice but my upstairs neighbor is SO LOUD. For what I pay for rent, I don’t feel like alittle peace and quiet is too much to ask. I feel like if you can’t be respectful of the fact that you have neighbors that are affected by your shut, don’t live in a communal living scenario. Some noise you can’t avoid, I get that. But the blaring music, gaming and movies are a choice. Subwoofers don’t belong in an apartment complex.

[@CrazyCloudMan1]

My problem is with upstairs neighbor stomping their feet like they are Bigfoot. They also tend to drop some kind of metal ball on the ground. Absolutely irritating.

[@pugglepooch]

Omg…I have the SAME issue with my neighbour above. It drives me crazy! Paying high rent too 😮

[@mfa1430]

fr like you stay at a one bedroom apt bro what the hell do you chane this much

[@Bjørnbs91]

Hahah i feel u. Sometimes I feel they do it on purpose..

[@theejazzroom]

ommnggggg same!! i've only been here a week and i have no idea what they are doing but i wish it would stop 😩😩😩

[@michaelinzo]

I have the same neighbor they want war!

[@eleanorwittering3126]

It's amazing you had to go through this! I relocated from a *brand new building* and when I moved I discovered the walls were made of *particle board,* NOT sheet rock! Landlords usually know there are going to be problems, but they're more interested in *rent* than people!

[@AmorDia-GOAT]

What is particle board

[@thegamingzone5963]

​@@AmorDia-GOATboard

[@NZTALJAH]

Wow that is wild!

[@eleanorwittering3126]

@@NZTALJAH ​ I'm so glad you went back and found my comment. I love your video and your quiet, unassuming temperate/patient spirit/soul, your essence! You're the epidemy of taking lemons and making *lemon-aid!* (Nurture that gentle part of yourself, find a way to preserve it! Others will come along, want to *use it,* and in the process take little pieces of your soul. Make sure people give as much back to you as you offer to them!)

[@NZTALJAH]

@eleanorwittering3126 🥺 Oh my Goodness! Thank you so much ♥️ You don’t know how much I needed to read your kind words… I appreciate you 🫶🏾✨✨♥️

[@aldirive4100]

As soon as the video started and I heard the noisy neighbours I immedeatley subscribed and liked this video....Never have I felt so related to someone from a KZbin video

[@NZTALJAH]

I appreciate that and I’m sorry we have to relate due to the frustration of noise levels out of our control… I’m wishing you some peace and quietness ♥️

[@nirmaledford3651]

I just purchased my first home . I was so excited but hugely dissatisfied and disappointed by the poor soundproofing and insulation. I heard the neighbours and it’s horrible. So glad I found this and get ideas of what o can do to get better sleep and wow sad that so many people have to endure rude and noisy neighbours

[@aprilzhang8439]

I'm in exactly the same situation. Big hugs

[@myway2653]

I am with you about that noise!!!!! I hate my noisy neighbors!

[@addyrodriguezsuarez7684]

Me too! 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@larrybrander9116]

I'm in the same boat. I'm doing anger management techniques for the soul reason my neighbors are so loud and angry that I can only get 4 hours of sleep.

[@dral22]

I totally understand what you're going through. I've been in a similar situation for years. Patiently waiting for a vacancy so I can move on the top floor. I will never make this mistake of living under inconsiderate ignorant knuckleheads again. I will try the panel method. May God bless you 👑💛

[@rknihay]

I can guarantee you being on the top floor doesn't always matter. I've been able to hear and feel people under me as well. I remember reading a story on Reddit where a person said they could hear their neighbor open a pack of crackers 😂.

[@stevenhamilton2758]

Hi just an observation to help people out with this kind of external coverage of internal wall sound absorption treatment’s. Other treatments could be more effective in absorbing airborne sounds and physical like knocks and bangs. Cork tiles or thick rolled cork is natures best secret on sound absorption, it’s also attractive and can be painted or covered with a thick textured wall paper and paint. The thing about sound is adjacent walls or ceiling to a neighbours carry and amplify certain sound waves. A bare apartment or house has reverb so in order to treat reverb and sound transference without going down the structure route (highly expensive). You need to think mass as in layering your home or problem areas with sound absorption materials that with both absorb and deaden offending reverb and sound waves including your own and neighbours. In my opinion the acoustic foam tiles are good in some instances but not alone or like this treatment. Using cork would of been more cost effective in that area. The acoustic sound blocking curtains great for purpose and aesthetic appearance. Also think art any large canvas art can be made into sound absorption panels to strategically place on those alcove areas in this video, but first either use old clean towels folded carefully placed in the gap behind canvases, and sealed flatly with tape or better some thin backing board or cork, now they have added mass to absorb sound used in conjunction with other DIY treatments and design aesthetics. Heavy curtains and sound absorption curtains are great but expensive but do indeed reduce sound reflection. Remember in any room bare hard surfaces will amplify and bounce sound waves around so in general think soft furnishings rugs and carpets. A beautiful thick large rug placed over a wall like that one along with other treatments would help and also look fabulous. I don’t in way want to say this person has got it wrong but want to give someone else watching this to think about the full picture and to think about sound transference and ways to treat the problem with both style and materials. The foam is good in some instances but will not ever block sound it is absorption of certain frequencies and are great in that purpose. They can be grouped into panels and stuck to hard board and then covered in some lovely fabrics that are not to thick to block the foam but to make them look less studio more home then placed as wall art around a room. Layering style purpose. I hope this helps anyone else with similar problems and I hope your neighbours living does not invade your space. Another tip especially for sleeping try a brown noise app and get used to sleeping with it on speaker at a volume that comforts you and drift away, so called white and other coloured noise is great for blocking out external noise and can aid a good nights sleep. Peace and good will to all 🙏

[@sarawebley]

THANKS!

[@sarawebley]

What kind of cork? Where do you get it?

[@danielle_tno]

Nobody is reading this dissertation 😭

[@Chacha355]

Can I place a duvet over the wall first then add egg boxes over the duvet will that work?

[@haffa0905]

@@danielle_tno ngl i read it all 😂

[@cassondraj.6302]

Girl I love you, thank you so much for posting this!! I’m so glad we have the same energy from our annoying neighbors! Will never move into a duplex again😭 especially as a first time mom with a 4 month old boyyyy ugh & also in our bedroom! Waking me & my baby up all the time

[@NZTALJAH]

No problem! ….But Guuuuurrl I can only imagine the rage I would have if I had kids who had to deal with that noise too! And a new born at that! I pray your situation with the noise gets better and Congratulations 🎊🎉 🥳 first time Mom! ♥️♥️♥️

[@jeffparis51]

You're really something special! I really enjoyed your energy and how you carried out your plan.

[@sheilayungk7815]

So glad that you moved!! It's so ridiculous that people have to suffer with noise!! I so feel for you. I am one of those people! This is from buildings that are poorly made!! Right now I live in Delray Beach, Fl in a condo where I hear everything!! It is a seven story building, however if there is any work being done on any floor you can hear it. My neighbor is very loud and I hear him all the time. Especially when he has company!! I also hear landscapers, which is the most annoying!!! The machines they use to cut, leaves and grass is so loud!! I use to live in Boynton and the building quality was much better!! I couldn't hear anything!! These apartments were terrific!! The one I live in now is cheaply made. You hear all noises inside and out!! I will be looking to make my own window inserts to see if this helps. It is so amazing to me that we have to deal with all of this!!!

[@robgoren8628]

I admire your commitment to peace and quiet. I have a have an old hippie busker under my window bleating crappy folk songs from 11am to midnight. I’m gonna gang myself if I can’t block this noise out. Gonna try these foam panels

[@NZTALJAH]

Just remember the panels are only going to lower the noise level… It’s not going to completely block the sound… And if this person is doing this by your window it’s going to be real tricky to block that type of sound because it will always travel easily through glass

[@corm1000]

I had a problem like this where I lived, I had a problem with a neighbor, not making noise but banging on the walls. I myself was not making noise the only noise I was making was in my day-to-day activities not a lot of noise. In a 6-month time period I am willing to estimate that this neighbor banged on the walls no less than 200 times. I talked to the landlord about it and recently moved to another unit in the same building. So far so good.

[@adriennecobb149]

Omg I thought it was JUST ME dealing with this. Whhhyyyy are people sooo noisy??! Parents who don't discipline the kids and let them run, play, stomp and SCREAM like they PAY MORTGAGE and not RENT! I don't get it. Idiots😡

[@Blahblah12445]

I can tell you don’t have kids lol.

[@CrystalsThoughts]

My neighbor upstairs has a 4 yr old. It is 12:40am right now, a little past midnight, and she doesn't give him a bed time 🤦🏻‍♀️he's always up with her. It's truly hell. I can't tell her how to discipline her child but it does suck that I have to deal with the consequences of her lack of 😐 I do have a child, not that young anymore, but he would have a bed time whether he's tired or not.

[@adriennecobb149]

@@Blahblah12445 I do have a son. 17 yrs old now and he was raised to show respect for others WITHOUT BEING SPANKED or screamed at ON A DAILY BASIS like a lot of undisciplined kids are these days. Even if I didn't have kids, I still feel like they need discipline and structure. Allowing them to run rampant and scream INSIDE the house or APARTMENT is unnecessary. But I totally understand if anyone disagrees. You have your opinion and I have mine. May you and your children be blessed.

[@Blahblah12445]

@@adriennecobb149kids just make noise trying to explore their world. Even normal noise is loud because they’re falling or dropping things. Cheap construction is not going to block sound. Don’t live under kids if that bothers you.

[@catherine5558]

@@CrystalsThoughts It might be a good idea to invest in a quality pair of noise cancelling headphones

[@NoahMichaelMakati]

I don’t remember how I got on your video but u made me smile the whole time. You have a kind way about you. I hope it all worked out for you and you have a little more serenity in your space. ❤

[@vigilanthi]

I love you for this! Thank you for sharing! I'm gonna do this too, I have sound triggered anxiety and my neighbours are super loud too.

[@NZTALJAH]

Glad to help ♥️ …something that also helps is the white noise app… you can also mix a combination of sounds to there to help relax you at times

[@klynn688]

I cannot wait to buy my own home! I lived in my apartment for 5 + years (on the top floor). These new neighbors have two children and they stomp when walking, play soccer, run up and down the hall and it’s been messing with my mental health and no one gets it! I just had a newborn and I have to switch where he sleeps every night because of the noise. I lived here first, I love my space and do not want to move either. 😩Praying for a peaceful place for everyone who’s currently suffering!

[@chanmarr8118]

Thank you for this. I live in NYC and my family and I are looking for a new place and we’re trying to get a house that’s not attached to another like the current one but it’s hard to find. So I’m looking into soundproofing options that don’t require in wall insulation. This looks interesting and I will give it a try once we find somewhere.

[@NZTALJAH]

You're welcome... I hope you and your family have been able you find what your looking for... Wishing you all peace and quite!

[@devilmecare]

Got woken up by neighbors a couple of days ago. Loud music. Knocked on their door and no answer. I banged on the wall with my hand. Nothing. So I got a pan and banged on the wall several times. The music went down. This morning they did it again. I got mad and flushed the toilet and now I hear nothing. Praise the Universal Creator.

[@danielle_tno]

What does flushing the toilet have to do… 😭

[@devilmecare]

@@danielle_tno The pipes rumble. Feels like an earth quake tremor.

[@shadowreaper5413]

@@devilmecare lmao keep doing it until they stop being loud

[@eunicemensah5272]

Oh did you flush them away?😅😅😅😂😂

[@devilmecare]

@@eunicemensah5272 I wish. The pipes bang and rumble because they aren't secure.

[@blontieandrade6334]

Thank you sister my neighbors are noisy I know what you're going through thank you for the help I will try your hack most high God bless

[@olacyrek4868]

I simply invested in noise cancelling earplugs cause I get anxiety whenever I hear the neighbours talk or laugh loudly and unfortunately cannot get used to it or ignore it. But just like you, the price for the place is allowing us to save some money and moving is not a promise of a better situation. You never know who you'll get as a neighbour in another place. Good luck and may the silence be with you 🤫🤫🤫

[@NZTALJAH]

I tried the earplugs too but I can’t stand the feeling of them being in my ears especially at night …I’m glad to know they work for you though

[@CrystalsThoughts]

I wish earplugs worked for me! I can still feel the stomping from upstairs ugh.

[@bionicbladderboo]

@@CrystalsThoughts omg SAME! No matter how loud I blare my 4 white noise makers + headphones + earplugs on top of it all (no exaggeration) it’s no use bcuz I can literally FEEL the stomping from rude housemates as it shakes my bed! I feel like it’s taking a serious toll on my health mentally and physically being so sleep deprived, but it’s comforting to know I’m not the only one who understands the FEEL of this sleep disturbance, not just about the noise right!?

[@bionicbladderboo]

@49 Keyz Beats omg for real that schedule they keep though! Every half hour on the hour omg it’s unbelievable how they literally keep a schedule on when all the chaos of what sounds like the direct slamming of walls happens! 😡

[@t.terrell7037]

You have a brand for the earplugs? Thanks

[@Leaux.Behold]

I have a neighbor like this on one side that plays the same bs mumble rap song on repeat for HOURS at the same time every day. I can tell how she has her place laid out by how loud and close the noise is in mine. It’s making me crazy. She can play what she wants in her place, but why does our entire building need to hear it too?

[@NZTALJAH]

I’m sorry you’re going through that! I hope things get better! ♥️

[@MasterLoda]

She still playing that mumble rap song?

[@Leaux.Behold]

@@MasterLoda yes, actually. She doesn’t do it as frequently and she’s added a couple new songs to her rotation, but it still happens. I invested in some good headphones, rearranged my furniture, and am trying to keep to myself. I’m a student. I can’t worry about moving because of bad neighbors, unfortunately.

[@waterflower4458]

I am probably the halfway house neighbor in my own townhome and I apologize on their behalf 🥺. My current family staying with me will be leaving shortly and I found your video because I'm looking for soundproofing solutions to hopefully prevent this issue in the future ❤️💕

[@NZTALJAH]

You don’t have to apologize… The fact that you’re making an effort to do something about the noise level says you don’t mean to do it intentionally and you’re cognizant of it and try to make an effort to change it…These people next to me are top level ratchet and they know it and they don’t care… That is a seriously big difference ♥️

[@taneishahn4020]

Wonderful idea! I wonder if this would be effective for my ceiling. My upstairs neighbor walks like he is an angry manic. I don’t understand how his grown behind is not bright enough to know he isn’t in a house.

[@NZTALJAH]

Yes it absolutely would… look on Amazon… They have decorative panels that you can place on the ceiling that look like artwork while helping to muffle the sound

[@taneishahn4020]

Thanks. 🙏🏾I will look into this!

[@theekidfrankie3495]

My upstairs neighbor disturb me as well. With her and her gf fighting all the time and acting like the apartment is a movie theater at 3 a.m. 😒 do it work!?

[@kissygalpal]

I feel like i live beneath the Kentucky Derby with my upstairs neighbors , i've sent the office several letters ... im loosing sleep and cant work in peace at home..

[@NZTALJAH]

@@kissygalpal I’m sorry to hear that and I know that feeling all too well… before I started living where I live now I use to live in an apartment where the upstairs neighbor was impossible to live with… I did end up moving and that’s a huge reason I moved into a house so I wouldn’t have to hear that above me… you can try to use the decorative ceiling panels like I explained in the comments on this thread but I will also suggest moving if you can… When I first got into the house I live now I made up for all the lost sleep time I had in that apartment… that noise was actually worse than dealing with it through a wall

[@Robertkattt]

I bought a king size 4 inch thick mattress topper and hung it on the wall. It comes out a lot more cheaper yet does what you did and its thicker. I put my dresser and a large mirror against the wall as well. There’s a special needs kid around 13 years old next door to me that likes to scream as he talks 🤦‍♂️

[@NZTALJAH]

That’s a great idea!

[@werecatzombie]

what did you use to hang it on the wall?

[@JP5466]

Much better than those foam panels. They are also good to help reduce sound from your windows... of course it will block the view and sunlight, but it will make it much more quiet.

[@Nicolefairy95]

A mattress top ? I haven’t thought of that does it work??

[@Ohmsstew65]

@Robertkattt. How did you hang that up on the wall????

[@jay-s9y1c]

OMG, I completely understand how you feel! I used to have my own peaceful and quiet place in Belleville, Ontario, but I had to move back to my parents' house in Toronto after losing my job. One of the reasons I lost it was because of my fragrance allergy, which wasn’t properly accommodated. Now, I live on the top floor of my parents' house, and the landlord and his girlfriend live in the basement. She wears strong perfume, and the scent comes up through the heating vents, so I had to block them. Because of that, I don’t get any heat in my room. On top of that, they come home really late because the landlord owns a restaurant. They get in around midnight or 1 a.m., and their entrance is right next to my bedroom. I can hear everything-the door opening, their footsteps downstairs, and their loud conversations, which are crystal clear. I’m losing sleep every single night. We’ve asked them nicely to keep the noise down, but they don’t listen. Last night, they were talking until 3 a.m. outside their place downstairs. It made my blood boil. Honestly, I’ve thought about making noise at 8 a.m. when they’re sleeping, just to show them what it feels like. I’m so fed up. Between not being able to get a job due to my fragrance allergy, which affects my breathing, and losing sleep because of the noise, I’m at my wit’s end. I can’t even use the heat because her perfume is more important to her than my ability to breathe. It’s so frustrating and feels completely unfair. I’m desperate, so thank you for letting me share this-it helps to vent.

[@NZTALJAH]

I’m sorry to hear this and I sincerely hope things get better for you soon… Just a thought, have you tried earplugs yet?

[@jay-s9y1c]

@NZTALJAH I wear them every single night + put a fan on but my room is on other side of stairwell + it echos.

[@scottgood7888]

I have a massage room in my chiropractic office that I need to sound proof. These ideas are a good start. Thanks!

[@RBLACKPEARL7]

Ghetto selfish people in , around 348 E 92 st Brooklyn. Loud music continues after 11 pm every day! Inside slamming doors, hammering up to 2 a.m. Elderly and other neighbors afraid to say something to them! How selfish will people be?!

[@NZTALJAH]

Wow That is Terrible

[@thehyperkids9574]

Yes girl! Exactly how your video starts is how I feel!❤❤❤

[@NZTALJAH]

I hope things have gotten better for you ❤️

[@JayStiqs]

Within the first 30 seconds I was like... I already like you. Subscribed! You have a great personality.

[@NZTALJAH]

I’m sorry I’m just seeing this… I appreciate that and I appreciate your comment ♥️

[@GinaLynnGuesby]

I so love you. You get me! I'm so angry with my neighbors in the B unit right now. We live in a villa connected to 3 other units. The A unit, I never hear. The D unit, I never hear. But the B unit? Will they EVER SHUT THE HELL UP?! Thank you for your video. Thank you for your facial expressions and frankness! You - get - me!!!

[@NZTALJAH]

Sending you patience and positive vibes …. Hopefully you won’t have to deal with this for too much longer ♥️

[@cinconizar7725]

Smh I feel your pain. I had to move because my neighbor was so loud and ghetto. Just very obnoxious. I felt like a wanted to just to fight her and that’s not even me. People are so disrespectful nowadays. I’m glad things worked out for you hun❤️

[@llewellyn56]

Wow. Im in the same situation. My neighbors has wood floors that’s annoying. You can hear them walking high heels, flat shoes, annoying they are so loud.

[@NZTALJAH]

To help with this sound, have you thought about using silicone earplugs to help with that annoying sound?

[@myradelacruz8277]

Love yah girl! Im also.living alone with super annoying neighbors!!

[@Lady_of_Ishpeming]

If I could only do this to the ENTIRE house I'm currently in. I live in a noisy city, but I'll be moving to the country soon. Thanks for the inspiration- I like this idea for my new office space😊

[@rozaucja8612]

Thank you so much for these tips. It's incredible how our neighbors don't respect our right to rest at our own homes... :( I'm getting hardly any sleep. I ant wait for the times, when Ill be able to build a tony house one day to be free from loud neighbours.

[@Hobbit691]

This is a good one. I may also try putting wardrobes along the wall after the panels and sound curtain. Good to hear youve managed to move to hopefully a quieter place

[@NZTALJAH]

Yes, thank you… I’ve downsized so I’m in an apartment but I made sure pick the top floor apartment so that no one is above me and fortunately the building that I’m now in has no connecting buildings on the sides… I’m so thankful for that!… Thanks for watching ♥️

[@missedilemma24]

Thank you for your video! Just wondering how you attached the 1st layer of the acoustic panels on the wall?

[@NZTALJAH]

All the links to items used are in the description of the video

[@soulfullivingkit8181]

So proud of you and thanks for suggestions!

[@retniretep9477]

Always use the insulation all the way up to the ceiling. Otherwise, more than half of the sound will still come into the room. Even a crack around an electrical outlet can let more than 50% of the sound in if it's not sealed fully with layers of caulk (preferably soundproofing sealant). Instead of using the eggcrate foam pads, you can get flat 2 to 4 inch furniture foam which would be easier to cut and slap on once. Using insulation foam like fiberglass rolls would block more sound but requires a bit more skill to install, including some wood strips to hold it better. Mineral foam insulation is even better but harder to secure on a vertical space so requires more skill and attachment points.

[@JP5466]

Those foam panels are really acoustic panels made for studios... they do NOTHING to keep the sound from coming through the wall. For that you need a lot more mass.

[@retniretep9477]

@@JP5466 they're better than the eggcrate foam, but Of course, everyone knows you need to seal the entire walls and ceiling with MLV, green glue and 5/8" drywall, if you want to block sound penetration into or out of the room.

[@retniretep9477]

@@JP5466 The floor has to be decoupled from the room to essentially build a floating room inside of the existing room. It may reduce the perimeter by a few inches in each dimension but may be well worth the peace of mind to those who prioritize silence.

[@__justangie5872]

Omg!!!! I took a look at you and said she from Philly 🤣🤣🤣🤣 when you confirmed that I went crazy lol . Thank you so much for the video. I hate my home because of noise and trying to find solutions.

[@NZTALJAH]

😂😂😂

[@janicedoster3594]

Wyze Headphones are amazing just using the Noise Cancellation. Completely blocks out any noise,I even sleep with them on. Love your video!!

[@jeanettegraham8221]

Where did you get your headphones and how much was they

[@janicedoster3594]

@@jeanettegraham8221 Hi, I luv my Wyze headphones! 100% noise cancellation. $under 60 dollars so soft and comfortable!

[@jenethompsonart]

It’s saddening to see how many people in the comments have issues with their neighbors (me included). I wonder how much all of this costs.

[@NZTALJAH]

I can’t remember exactly but I know it was over $200

[@chelseab5467]

That was informative and definitely might try help. Thank you NZ NZTALJAH!!

[@NZTALJAH]

No problem 😉 Thanks for watching

[@nikko2434]

I live in the Philippines in the urban area and goooooosh… they will karaoke anytime of the day, have nooooooooisy birthday parties amd blast super loud songs. Especially in 2020 that we all had to stay at home. That was… PUNISHMENT EVERYDAAAAAAAY!. And when you tell them (yes them cuz I am sorrounded by neighbors who sing, blast songs from their speakers and birthday parties) to turn it down a bit cuz I need to sleep, I need to rest and I need to work. The run was from 2016-2021 and yes, since the only way to move out is to get higher salary, for me to afford a house in a quiet neighborhood, I forced myself to career shift to UX design and I moved out in 2021 October. The next goal is to get my parents out of that neighborhood and please please please, regardless of what we all wanna do in our lives?, please be sensitive to our neighbors. It was quite a novel haha😂

[@VikiStorm]

Noisy neighbours are expensive ,look how these people drain your bank account for a minimal outcome. Noisy neighbours are narcissists.

[@NZTALJAH]

The money spent to lower the noise level was not an account drain to me… I rather spend $100 to lower the noise level to make the situation livable, than to move and spend upwards of $300 more a month for a smaller place that possibly can still be next to another set of noisy people/neighbors. You pick and choose your battles wisely.

[@lalalulu17]

Not to mention the cost on your mental health 😔 i'm just so sick of people sometimes

[@veganfuture4224]

@@NZTALJAH that whole setup looks much more like $300 though? 🤔

[@NZTALJAH]

@@veganfuture4224 At most $250 but I rather spend that and have some peace of mind than to spend thousands on moving and paying higher rent that can potentially end me up it that same situation just at a higher cost of living.

[@xiomaraserrano6938]

I have the same issue !!! But three neighbors above , underneath and on the west side !! It’s like there in a loud cult!!! Lawd help me !! This video, same situation and the refusal of moving for a smaller place and more money ain’t a option!! And the management won’t do poop about it!! So yes sista ! I’ll be taking on this project!! Thank you !!

[@NunayoBisnez]

You've got to get foam earplugs. I have to sleep with them in and have to wear them (or earbuds) when I go outside on my deck because the heifer next door has to screech when she comes outside or has to blast music.

[@NZTALJAH]

I tried them… I don’t like feeling them in my ears… I can’t go to sleep with them because I can feel them

[@OneHipSistahDIYcreations]

Yes, sweetie. The condo next to me must be a rental now and so I got the turn-up King and Queen trying to party like it's 1999 every weekend. They start at 1:00pm and stop right before someone can actual call the police (night fall). So I'm on this. I'm going to try this in my bedroom and something to cover my patio door and front door. How is your technique working so far?

[@NZTALJAH]

It has worked well for me …I hope it works for you

[@CreativeThinking52]

Awesome video!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Have a great day. Happy Monday!!😊

[@skippy8696]

I really feel your pain 😢 I'm someone very sensitive to noise and I have to live in a sharehouse for financial reasons (yes, even with a full time job). It's loud, like, really loud... I'm thinking some comfortable noise cancelling airpods (or something similar) might be a better option. It just seems like so much effort to just get some peace and quiet. We'll see. Thanks for the advice though. P.S. playing a brown noise video on KZbin through some Bluetooth speakers is just as good, if not better. Try it out. No special machine required.

[@NZTALJAH]

Sorry I’m just responding…I hope your noise situation is better but if not I hope you have some noise cancellation EarPods because you’re absolutely right they really help

[@mamacindyrogofsky495]

My problem is My downstairs neighbor who jumps every second. It's the dull constant sound I can't stand. I can't take this anymore. It's depressing me. This apt is thin and you can hear neighbors fart....

[@NZTALJAH]

Do you have carpets on your floors?

[@ricalovesjesus]

I need these. My neighbors bump stuff on the walls every morning and night right where my bed is. I did ask them to keep it down on the wall but they continue to make noise. So extremely annoying. Sometimes it scares me because out of no where there will be a loud bump on the wall smh

[@Jono1982]

Impact noises are the worse kind for mental health

[@feldorlit67]

I wonder if this works for thermal insulation.

[@davelacey2287]

11:32 Oh and you need a ladder too, OK, der! That's so cute! You are so cute right there. Thank you for this lovely insight. Good luck to you with your new home. I'm in a similar situation right now, is how I found your video in the first place, looking for peace. Take good care, and be. Forever. Love and peace X

[@igor7781]

Does it work? I have problem with noise comings from underneath me. Is there any solution you could offer?

[@NZTALJAH]

Yes it works… If you have wooden floors get some area rugs but put extra padding underneath the rugs… it won’t take the sound completely away but it will help to muffle it

[@sarasamano-berg606]

I can't use that much space like you use, but thank you it gave me some direction what to do.

[@rakiajaber9714]

I totally understand what you're going through ,this is unaccepted behavior ,don't talk with them God with you enshalllaa.

[@tnuoccaeht]

I usually hate backstory. But I made time for this backstory lol

[@letthetrumpetsound7893]

A "culture of noise" LOL 💕 Haha, I was also about to say that I detect Philly origins after I watched about 30 seconds!😉🥰This was great info, just what I was looking for! Peace and blessings.🙏🏽

[@NZTALJAH]

🥰 Thanks for watching 🫶🏾✨♥️

[@nema151]

You could paint the pannels too if you want to camouflage it.

[@dennispena5496]

My issue is the unit above me. New tenant moved in above and the guy walks back n forth real loud. Thump thump. I work from home so it's annoying to hear all afternoon. It drives up the anxiety. I went up there and asked him to lighten his walk. He said he was walking normally, which I believe, but I asked him to try walking lighter anyway, and he said he's busy and slammed the door on my face. 🤷‍♂ Well I tried. So i have to settle with knocking the ceiling with a rod /stick when he gets too loud.

[@NZTALJAH]

I’m sorry to hear this issue you’re having… I know that can be so frustrating… I hope you’re still not having to go through that… If you’re still in this predicament, have you thought about wearing silicone ear plugs?… The decibels that they block may be able to help with hearing that thumping/thud sound

[@dennispena5496]

@@NZTALJAH Thank you. I haven't tried silicone plugs but I do wear noise cancelling earplugs when i go to sleep. He sometimes make heavy noise even at 3:45am. Just 10 min ago he was thumping heavily above me again -_- However I am moving soon! Maybe another 6 weeks. My lease is over in December. Just apartment hunting now. Thank you! It has been excruciating 8 months.

[@NZTALJAH]

Yay!!! I’m glad to know you’ll be out of there soon! December is right around to corner and you’ll be able to leave that foolishness behind! I wish you lots of peace and quiet in your new place my friend! Congratulations 🎊🫶🏾✨♥️

[@LivinginLove-D]

Such a wonderful personality 😆 we are beasties now! I subscribed and can't wait for more content! Love your room setting and great idea 💡 Thank youuu

[@A.Gallo360]

I hear loud noises everyday all day

[@jeanettegraham8221]

Me too I'm stuck between 2 of them one makes noise 247 day and night and play her damn tv loud all night I hear the same sound on that tv every day

[@Lizcat302]

Omg hope this works I have the same situation this people are so load and annoying and the music at all hours

[@NZTALJAH]

I hope that you're not in that situation anymore... If you did give this a try, I hope it helped!

[@Memel7A]

Relatable sis..I'm in Ur situation rn..on the way to make my window soundproof,my neighbour that lives next to me so annoying!

[@NZTALJAH]

I hope you did it and I hope it helped to give you some peace and quiet

[@t.terrell7037]

How does this work for apartment dwellers? Where would you place these and how would you camouflage it on walls that are already decorated? Do I just find a way to creatively slap some cork boards on a wall? Thanks

[@loiskidd4852]

Please get a white noise machine from rite aid or it may be called a sound spa.. when you're using it make sure you push the White noise button turn it up and you will not hear anything from the neighbors and they won't hear anything from you I'm using it and it works great

[@lukej557]

im no expert but that top section that doesnt have foam on it could be making the sound alot louder then u might think, i watched a video the other day saying something like 50% of the sound can be caused by a small crack in the wall/power outlets

[@NZTALJAH]

I haven’t put any at the top and it is working fine for me

[@dennissvensson6051]

If you own the house, put 2 extra layers of drywall on the wall that the sound is leaking trough, also check for slits between wall and floor/sealing and fill those with elastic expanding foam or flexible gum. The higher density and elimations of air gaps will do a lot for sound isolation. Or if the wall doesn't have eany electrical outlets build a freestanding wall (only contact points is the side walls and floor/sealing) fill it with isolation, just remember, no contact with the wall that the sound comes from. This will isolate the the new wall from transferring sound from your neighbours, the osolation between the old wall and new wall will absorb the sound that sips trough in between the old and new wall.

[@NZTALJAH]

This is great advice! Thanks for sharing!

[@trash_whisperer]

I’m currently living next to an unpleasant neighbor with a loud voice. Does acoustic panels + tapestry actually work to block out noise? I have read that acoustic panels are not actually effective if the neighbor (the cause of the noise) decides to put up the panels and obviously the probability of that happening is low.

[@NZTALJAH]

As I stated in the video it will not completely block it, it will lower the noise level. The only way to block it is to have the walls professionally soundproof

[@pugglepooch]

So then you must also have the additional cost of painting and repairing the wall when you move out since you’ll have used adhesive on the walls that leaves marks..

[@NZTALJAH]

I did not use adhesive on the walls… I used adhesive to connect the foam pieces together to one another…I used 3M command strips to put the foam pieces on the wall so the wall won’t be damaged… The video only shows me adding a new layer of foam pieces to what was already there

[@RBLACKPEARL7]

I was in Harlem with 24/7 noisey Hispanics, then Brooklyn with landlord & his girlfriend argue loudly with police being called. I just want to live in safety and quiet in Senior citizens building but they must be quiet, especially through the night!

[@NZTALJAH]

My neighbors that live next to me that are the ones being loud …I think it’s a cultural thing… Even when I hear them talking to each other in regular conversation they speak to each other very loud even when they’re not arguing so when they do argue it’s super amplified

[@supersarah5673]

😁🤣🤣🤣 senior citizens. I was imagining a detached house surrounded by trees but your idea is works too!

[@HCH-mo5ds]

Ok so i just moved into a new place like few days ago and i dont want to move again tbh. Did it make enough or noticeable difference?

[@NZTALJAH]

Yes, it was completely worth it for me.

[@pianopleasures8225]

Does this work well for low, vibrational sounds like doors slamming or thudding sounds? Also, were you able to sleep peacefully after this? I noticed you moved in your later video. I hope that was for reasons other than noise pollution.

[@NZTALJAH]

Sorry, this won’t work for low vibrational noise like you mentioned. Yes, I was able to sleep peacefully after doing this to the room. I only moved to be closer to my job to have a faster commute and downsize because being in that house by myself was a lot to maintain and wasn’t necessary for me to have that much space.

[@islam123786]

Where are your curtains and curtain holder from please can you link it. Thank you.

[@NZTALJAH]

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[@ellejay9988]

Here because my unit shares a wall with a shared laundry room. The sound of the washer and dryer is really bothersome. I plan on trying this and I hope it helps 😩

[@NZTALJAH]

I hope your aunt’s situation with the noise has gotten better

[@WeirdSnakeGal]

I wanna know where you got such a long tension rod cause I never find anything longer than like 1.8m

[@NZTALJAH]

Amazon

[@praveennin]

Thank you sister. This will sound proof from both the sides right?

[@All4BoXinG]

my landlord built a apartment attached to my kids room and they never destroyed or fixed the wall “ so my kids room still have the window basically no drywall no soundproofing. idk what to do so my neighbor can’t hear my kids noise .or here there noise .

[@emrysariana4397]

i have been suffering from this kind of noise from my upstair neighbour for 5 years. i cant fo anything. reported to mgt but nothing happened. this is my own home paid using my hard earned money. so i cant just move out. the property market slump so the price difference now huge. i wish i have magic and whisk them away

[@t.terrell7037]

Can you explain what you mean by an “apartment block”?

[@sally-annmarcus3218]

For myself is my upstairs neighbor. I spoke to him about the noise he stopped but then continued after a while. Now he has his child and dog running and jumping above me. Him and his girlfriend the noise are worst. I played loud music to cancel out the pulling of the chairs and table, even at night I have rain sound playing but that is proven less effective now. I am here for a solution. Will those work on my ceiling?

[@NZTALJAH]

Sorry, this will not work with ceilings…. Have you tried noise canceling earplugs that cancel at least 45 decibels? I feel like they will be able to cancel out the noise level that you mentioned

[@shadowreaper5413]

Hi, should i put 2 acoustic panels on top of it each other? How much sound does it reduce compared to 1 vs 2 acoustic panels pasted on each other? Thank you! Great video!!

[@NZTALJAH]

You can put 2 up but it’s not going to make a dramatic difference… I put up the first layer with 3m Command Strips but no matter if you put 1 or 2 panels it’s only going to lower the sound of what you hear… it’s not going to completely block it… I only put up 2 to try to knock down the noise as much as possible which it has helped tremendously but I can still occasionally hear them, just not enough to disturb me

[@shadowreaper5413]

@@NZTALJAH ok thats great to hear thank you!

[@NZTALJAH]

@@shadowreaper5413 No problem, you’re welcome ♥️

[@eshankoty]

Helpful tips. Thanks

[@NZTALJAH]

Glad to help! Thanks for watching 🫶🏾

[@FollowingJesus17]

Did it work? My problem is the ceiling. The neighbors above me

[@NZTALJAH]

Yup it sure did work

[@khaleesisnow1683]

I need to try it but my wall is really wide I’m gonna have to spend a whole lotta money 😩

[@gingerblack4528]

I live on the 10th floor of a 12th floor building. I am surrounded to the left to the right to the top to the bottom with people who are very noisey and love to slam their doors. I also have the misfortune of being right in front of the elevator and it doesn't matter what time of day or night they are leaving their apartment they love to talk loudly right next to the elevator! I have to wear ear plugs every night to go to sleep.

[@NZTALJAH]

If you can please move… Your sanity is worth more than that constant annoyance

[@kenichi1132]

Your awesome. Thank you all the way from Australia

[@NZTALJAH]

♥️

[@werecatzombie]

Did this work out for you in the end? I'm currently fighting a noise in my bedroom and am looking for a solution. I'm thinking of lining the walls with cork tiles then foam tiles and maybe put a tall bookcase againts the worse area. Also looked into hanging sound blocking blankets on the wall.

[@NZTALJAH]

I hope you’re not dealing with this situation anymore… But, yes this did help me

[@werecatzombie]

@NZTALJAH i have moved again but now I got noise from people above me lol

[@shantusandoval1161]

honey i feel you so much, this why im here.

[@benderlopez2076]

So you have to dry those panels ? I live in a apartment complex so I use quarters to wash. Seems like it would be waste or cost a lot to get my wall complete ? Sister plays her tv really loud and could hear everything from her room. We share a wall.

[@martam518]

How did you.get this bar fir the curtains up?

[@martam518]

So how do.they work? is it quiet?

[@NZTALJAH]

Yes

[@VivzPhobia]

Thank you!! I am getting to work on voice acting for my animated series and my house is quite old so the walls are thin and I don’t really need my family hearing that.

[@039menma4]

Did u try it yet? Did it help?

[@werecatzombie]

Same hate neighbour noise. I live in tiny bedsit and my one room where i live/sleep shares a wall with next door that is so thin in hear him talking on phone and he water storage tank is on that wall so every time he runs a tap or has a shower i have 30 mins of hissing and pipes whistling.. :( wakes me up at 5am when he showers and other times i can barely hear my tv.

[@Jono1982]

I'm a bedsit too and i hate that if you're in the UK please contact and organization for a advice and record the noise with a room mic with high sensitivity

[@CHERISERICHARDSON-er8fs]

I am currently having issues when my neighbor to keep playing this loud whistle sound and following me everywhere. I go with it like it's so annoying. I'm trying to figure out a way to trown out bad noise