Any or all of the following materials:

Insulating materials

Carpeting

Heavy, or lined drapes and curtains

Acoustical ceiling tile

A bit of foam rubber

2torial #0435: Learn2 Block Out Sounds in a Room "All I want is some peace and quiet" Maybe it's after midnight, and the young folks are still hanging around in the den. On one hand, you don't want to cramp their style, but on the other hand you need your sleep. Or perhaps you're just a light sleeper, and every time the heating system kicks in it wakes you up. Heck, maybe you've had a running battle with the neighbors upstairs for as long as they've been having guests over at 2 a.m. What to do, what to do? Sometimes the most effective way to combat noise is to speak with the people who are causing it. None of us are at our best at three in the morning, so wait until the next evening to knock on the neighbors door. Try bringing along a six pack of beer or soda, and create a situation where no one feels threatened. There's a good chance that a person may not even realize how sound travels through the walls, or floor. If a friendly chat doesn't work...well, you can always scream at each other later on. But if negotiation is no longer an option, consider some of these steps you can take to minimize background noise in your home...or to keep your own noise from intruding on other people's environments.   Step 1