StreetNoise

A DJ for a neighbor, investing in soundproofing, and more

By Virginia K. Smith  | July 14, 2014 - 10:59AM
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Having a DJ for a neighbor: just as much of a headache as you'd think... (NYT)

...and makes splashing out tens of thousand of dollars on apartment soundproofing start to sound downright reasonable (WSJ, previously)

Live in a neighborhood without much green space? A Kickstarter might be the solution to your problems (DNAinfo)

If there's construction going on in your building, maybe invest in some curtains (NYP)

One way to lower the mortgage payments: share your home with another couple (The Atlantic)

If an intruder manages to slip past the doorman, you may just have to fight him off yourself (NYP via West Side Rag)

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