Reasonable fix for soundproofing paper thin walls?
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Comments (93)It looks very nice. Is that steel wire balustrading? If so I'm very jealous - we've had a big battle to try and be allowed to use them on our house but have been told that they're too dangerous so are banned! Absolutely crazy rules in the UK which allow each local council to interpret the building safety code and ours says no even though houses in the next council area can use them. Apparently we have to use glass so a child can't climb it but I can see it being more dangerous trying to lean over or climb a ladder to clean the glass especially as we are right on the coast and they will be coated with salt spray constantly. We all have our own local challenges!...See MoreSmelly House Problems and Fixes - Post your tips!
Comments (32)Being rather sensitive to smells, one of my pet peeves is that many homes tend to smell a bit stale, because (often due to airconditioning) nobody feels the need to open the windows. While some bad odors, like mold, come from sources that have to be thoroughly eliminated, or from the lack of an adequate exhaust fan in the kitchen, airing/ cross ventilating the house regularly, at least once a day, helps to get rid of the stale 'lived-in' smell. I also hate to mask smells, but always strive to eliminate the source. I once had to use an odor remover after a friend's dog relieved himself on the (super expensive bench cushioned) sofa, but although the remover worked perfectly, I can't forget the fact that the dog pee is still IN the sofa. Yuck....See MoreCat-Proof Toilet Paper Holder?
Comments (151)I'm not personally fond of the typical toilet paper holder. In my own home, each bathroom has a Thai rice basket with lid. Depending on size and shape, these hold 2-4 rolls and look beautiful, while providing a very practical purpose. https://duckduckgo.com/?q=thai+rice+baskets&t=ffab&ia=images...See MorePainting over wall paper
Comments (37)I've removed wallpaper from ancient (i.e. Victorian) walls, and while it was very difficult to remove old wallpaper (and I am talking about multiple layers of paper), the end result was definitely worth it. Dark wallpaper absolutely should be removed before painting. I have no qualms about painting over brick, however, as I hate exposed red brick and would never want to have to live with that - I find it way too depressing. I associate red brick with old, shut-down factories that are in decay. I do like the color of your wallpaper, however, but I can see how you would get tired of it....See Morehomebound
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