Australian House & Garden

A QUIET LIFE

Your home is supposed to be a retreat from the world, a haven of peace and calm. So nothing zaps your zen faster than the sound of a neighbour’s yapping dog or your teenager blaring music, videogames or YouTube videos in the next room.

Noise is a part of life, especially in a busy family home, but there are ways to prevent it edging towards irritating. In fact,

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