In warm, sunny weather, blinds, shades, films and other treatments block the sun, keeping your home cooler during the hottest ...

A multidisciplinary team of researchers at Georgia Tech has discovered how lateral inhibition helps our brains process visual ...

A sound wall along Interstate 680 will reduce freeway noise for many residents, but not all. Those left out are not pleased and say it would not take much to fix the problem. Youngstown-based A.P.

Now here’s one for the mantelpiece. A newly released image shows the sound barrier being broken on February 10 as America’s ...

Curtin University researchers have developed a new technique to make glass water-repellent, a feature that could improve ...

Engineered to meet the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) MASH TL-5 test level requirements, the TL-5 noise barrier system has undergone rigorous ...

If your room needs better insulation or soundproofing, weigh a blind or curtain option’s ability to block sound, cold, or heat. In cold weather, blinds are less insulating than curtains because the ...

Soundproof curtains can block out distracting sound and light to help you sleep later, become more productive in a home office, and even save money on your energy bill. The best soundproof ...

Adding curtains to your windows is one of the quicker and less expensive home-improvement projects: The only additional supplies you’ll need are a curtain rod and (maybe) a drill and a ladder.