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What is a secondary suite? Ontario building code definition of a secondary suite (basement apartment): Secondary suite means a self-contained dwelling unit with a prescribed floor area located in a building or portion of a building of only residential occupancy that contains only one other dwelling unit and common spaces, and where both dwelling units

I often find myself explaining this question to my clients. Unfortunately, many people need clarification on these two terms or help understand their meaning.  Confusing information is also propagated on the Internet; an example is here. 

Public interest in soundproofing has increased significantly in recent years. The growing number of people working from home has created new acoustic challenges in residential environments. Daytime activities—such as phone calls, video conferences, household chores, and entertainment systems—generate noise that can easily disturb others working or studying in adjacent spaces.

People often ask me how to improve the soundproofing of an existing wall.  Well, it depends on the assembly of the wall as is.  In this article, I will provide numerous examples.

Yes, you can soundproof your bedroom, but the effort to do it depends on several factors.