How to choose the right noise solution

You've got a noise problem, but you don't know how to solve it. This tutorial summarizes the basic types of noise, how they're measured, and which materials might be the best options for reducing that noise. Watch this if you're thinking about soundproofing your home, but you don't want to waste money on the wrong solution.

Sound effects courtesy of Freesound (https://freesound.org), including:
Daniel Douch - "Suburban Evening";
rohanpp786 - "MUMBAI TRAFFIC";
ivolipa - "Fireworks_Distant";
13FPanská_Tola - "Rubber Hammer";
Ambientsoundaj - "Conversation morning";
dkiller2204 - "Indoor Footsteps";
deleted _user_71 - "Drawer Opening Closing"

Additional resources:
If you have building-noise issues and can't resolve them with your neighbor(s), many people can benefit from the services of a professional mediator. They can help you "unpack" the issues and hopefully come to a mutual agreement.

Soundproofist resource page and podcast about noise mediators: https://soundproofist.com/2021/09/13/...

0:00 Introduction
0:31 AIRBORNE
0:44 Conversation
1:01 LOW-FREQUENCY NOISE
1:19 Engines Helicopters
1:25 Leaf blowers Wind turbines
1:30 Appliances Machinery Fireworks
1:40 STRUCTURE-BORNE NOISE
1:49 Footsteps
1:54 Doors and drawers Hammering
1:58 Measurements
2:15 Decibels: LOWER is better
2:19 Decibel levels don't tell you everything about noise.
2:52 STC: HIGHER is better
3:40 Solution ideas
4:12 Acoustic panels Felt pads Cork tiles
5:11 Soundproofing
5:22 Sound-dampened drywall Concrete Double drywall
7:39 Decoupling
8:17 Resilient channels/clips Staggered wall studs Stud/joist isolators
8:25 Joist tape Floating floors
8:52 Rubber/cork pads Isolation mats
9:11 In conclusion...