Noisy neighbors are a real issue for people living in apartments or townhouses. 

The constant sound of loud music, televisions, and conversations can be hard on anyone’s ears. The noise is especially tough when you live near a very noisy road. 

Soundproofing your walls is one of the best ways to cut down on some of the noise coming from your neighbor’s home.

Here are the 12 soundproofing ideas to consider before soundproofing your home.

1. Find out what kind of wall you have. If it’s drywall, there may not be much to do about this problem. However, if you’ve got brick or stone veneer, then you’ll want to look into how to make them quieter.

2. Look at your options. There are many different types of materials available to help with soundproofing. You might even consider using a combination of two or more techniques to get the most effective results possible.
3. Get started! Once you know which type of material will work best and where you need to apply it, start working on making your walls as quiet as possible.
4. Don’t forget insulation. Insulation is an integral part of any home improvement project because it helps keep heat inside during winter and cool air out during summer. It also keeps noise from traveling through walls.
5. Make sure everything gets sealed up properly. If there are gaps between studs, drywall, etc., sound waves can use them to travel into other rooms.
6. Decouple the wall. Decoupling the wall is one of the most effective ways of isolating sound and keeping it from passing through the wall. This involves using a material with very little acoustic impedance, such as fiberglass or mineral wool. You should use this in conjunction with a dampening system like foam tape or felt paper.
7. Use a Soundproofing Blanket. Consider using a soundproofing blanket if you are looking for something less permanent than wall decoupling solutions. These blankets come with an adhesive backing, and they stick directly onto walls and ceilings. They also work well as insulation between rooms to create a quiet environment throughout your home. Use an industrial blanket on the doors and walls. It is possible to attach them to the wall using an adhesive hook. It is the best solution if you rent and do not want to drill holes in the walls or doors.
8. Use acoustic foam for ceilings. This stuff works great at absorbing sounds that bounce off surfaces like floors and walls. It’s also good at reducing reverberation. The downside is that you have to cut out holes in your ceiling to install ceiling fans or lights. This will allow sound to escape. However, you can probably use a sound maze in Infront of the extractor fan. 
9. Install a Solid Wooden Door. If you don’t mind a little manual labor, you can install a solid wooden door. The mass will help dampen sounds entering or leaving the space. For this strategy to be effective, you must seal the door. You can use weatherstripping material to create an excellent seal around the door and install a door sweep to deal with the sound traveling under the door.
10. Install a Door Sweep. A door sweep will help absorb the sound and prevent it from escaping through the gap under the door by creating a tight seal. The best door sweep I found was this one (a universal door sweep) found on Amazon. It is possible to install the universal seal on a variety of doors and to fill different size door gaps. It is a good all-rounder.
11. Use a Soundproofing Blanket. If you are looking for something less permanent than these solutions, consider using a soundproofing blanket. These blankets come with an adhesive backing, and they stick directly onto walls and ceilings. They also work well as insulation between rooms to create a quiet environment throughout your home.
12. Get a good pair of earplugs. You don’t want to hear your neighbors’ yelling; get a good pair of quality earplugs with noise-canceling technology!

Just a few Soundproofing ideas

The above are a few soundproofing ideas that I condenser before making the first move in soundproofing a room. I will add more ideas to the list as time passes. Visit this site anytime you like, diyhomeguru. I love when you visit.