Q: I love my city views but hate the noise of cars, trucks, and limousines with horns that play “Here Comes the Bride.” Can I soundproof my windows without having to hang heavy curtains?
A: Throw away your earplugs. The trick is airtight windows. A single pane of glass does little to muffle the racket, but double- or triple-paned windows cuts noise levels in half. The best windows for soundproofing have laminated glass and vinyl frames. But if you don’t want the fuss and expense of replacement windows, ask at your home center about interior mount windows. Some, like those from Soundproof (877-438-7843), are specially designed to combat noise. Attached inside your existing window frames, they create the air seal you need to dull the din.
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