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It does a bit. Another use for this foam is putting it under your pump or HDDs. I actually did this (with neoprene) in my build, but I don't have a clear picture of it. If you want "sound dampening" material, I recommend some this neoprene.

Other uses include on case panels opposite your fans, putting your actual case on the material to reduce vibration through the feet, and to fill in any gaps in your case around the rear fan area (also prevents re-circulation).

Dont do that. It will get gross and does little to make anything nicer. It is a 70's solution not a modern one.

Edit: get some of these. Snap down decking that will hide the concrete and look much more appealing than astro turf.

Buy carpet tape!


https://www.amazon.com/Sugarman-Creations-Professional-Industrial-Underlayment/dp/B01JB0J226/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3SVVMVYI461VJ&keywords=rug+tape&qid=1569954283&sprefix=rug+tape%2Caps%2C196&sr=8-4

I bought some heavy duty floor mats, like they have in gyms. The have edges that fit together. I drop anywhere from 1 or 2 to 4 or 5 down and have a soft, dry, clean spot to work.

Kind of like these:

https://www.amazon.com/Ergocell-Rubber-Horse-Stall-Mat/dp/B07RQVQQ3B/

Afraid I'm not that meticulous with my plans or execution, but from a high level -

• The posts are pressure treated 6x6s, 14' long for pull ups, 10' for the rack. I hand-dug holes about 3.5'-4' deep and a foot in diameter, filled the bottom 6" with gravel (for drainage, don't want the bottom of the post to sit in a puddle underground), dropped in the posts, and filled the rest of the hole with concrete.
  
• The rest of the platform was dug out with a shovel some 4-6" deep and filled with crushed stone (crush and run, as some call it). Used a hand tamper to compact it all down and level for a nice solid base that will also drain water through.
  
• I used outdoor decking tiles as my platform. 1' squares, they snap together, are designed to live outdoors, and allow water to drain through. They have a little give, but once stomped down into the gravel they seem plenty sturdy. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ALK5DXC/
  
• I was using stall mats for the pads last year, but they held water and were gross after a season. Upgraded to vented tiles designed to go over concrete garage floors. They don't provide much give, but the crushed stone underneath can handle that for me. Mostly for looks, a little so my bumpers aren't landing on sharp rocks. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y2LGZT2/
  
• Border I added this year, made from retaining wall blocks found at home depot. A big upgrade from the plastic edging I tried before, and not much more expensive (just a pain to haul and level)
  
• I picked up some monster lag bolts and screwed them into holes drilled into the squat rack posts. Holds great. Will nick up my bar, but it's already being sacrificed to humidity keeping it in the shed, so I'm not worried about it.
  
• Pull up bar is powdercoated and designed for outdoors. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N4W1OFG/
  
• The deck storage container is there for bumper plate storage. Waterproof. I bring in the bumpers during the winter. Beats the hell out of trying to haul em in and out of the shed each use.
  
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  I'm happier when I'm not keeping track of dollar values on these things, but... I dunno... $700-800 total? Maybe?
  
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  Hope that helps!

A typical single car garage is something like 20' deep and 10' wide. 200 square feet. If you put your drywall 1/4" off of the ground, as is typical, you would stay dry until 1/4" * 200sqft = 6.6 cubic feet of water accumulated. That's roughly 50 gallons.

So I know there are places in the US that get a lot of snow... But not enough to melt into 50 gallons of water. And if it does, your garage probably has a slight slope to it (almost all do) that will naturally drain the water out the garage door.

I'm currently renovating my garage, and I left 1/4" of space, and I will be putting "Cove Base Trim" around the floor. It's a 4" tall, thin vinyl trim that will withstand any splashes.

https://www.amazon.com/M-D-Building-Products-73898-60-Feet/dp/B000R3X10G/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1487390981&sr=8-5&keywords=cove+base

I found these interlocking vinyl tiles at Lowe's the other day that I'm thinking about doing as my backsplash. I ordered a sample in 4 different colors.

Deck tiles would be easy.

I use a Nikon d750, sony A7sii and an Atomos monitor with this switcher 4x1 HDMI Quad Multi-Viewer,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BKTRF3Z?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

The wall panels are from Nance Industries Nance Industries Versaplank Peel... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D1Q98ZW?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

The Mid Century chairs were from OfferUp

Lighting: Godox SL-60w (32in octobox)

Dynamic Neewer mics

Plants: ikea

It's great that they are free roam buns! :)

I would still consider though just gluing some colorplast or a couple carpet tiles to the wire bottom and also a fleece on the metal floor (unless that has bedding and serves as their litter tray).... bunnies feet are pretty sensitive and if they do spend time there and develop the sores it would be pretty tough to heal and be very uncomfortable/painful for the bunny.

You could do the whole set up with barely any expense, and very little time, so hopefully it would not be something too hard.

https://www.amazon.com/24-36-Coroplast-Sign-frames/dp/B00YG1PNTW/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1538141593&sr=1-4&keywords=colorplast

You could secure a blanket to that with some sticky velcro. Even bare it would still be better than wood and is totally washable with water if needed.

https://www.amazon.com/Nance-Industries-17665-Commercial-Assorted/dp/B07CYTRLNH/ref=sr_1_10?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1538796288&sr=1-10&keywords=peel+and+stick+carpet+tiles - these are peel and stick, and you get 10 for only 28 bucks.

https://www.amazon.com/RaceDeck-Free-Flow-Durable-Interlocking-Flooring/dp/B0753P1RVN/ref=mp_s_a_1_6/146-0941444-9945907?ie=UTF8&qid=1538655575&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=orange+tiles&dpPl=1&dpID=61Sys8vloeL&ref=plSrch omg they are my exact tiles... Aren't they beautiful?

Yup. I have a 3 shelf entertainment center that best buy doesn't sell anymore. Putting the center on the top of it was perfect for me. Since my shelves are glass I also used this to isolate the center from any vibrations it might send to the glass. I also used it between the bookshelves and the stands because the bookshelves just sit on top of the stands and the stand legs are hollow.

Just did it this past weekend. Used this 2-in-1 highly reviewed inexpensive underpayment:
Laminate Flooring UNDERLAYMENT with Vapor Barrier 3in1 Foam 3mm Thick 200 sq.ft https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YTB6SO8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_dBS7tocYyrQoO

Also I'd definitely get an installation kit:
Floorlot Flooring Laminate and Engineered Floor Installation Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FTAE1T6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_thyIzbA8ZA6NR

Edit: *underlayment

My room was already carpeted wall-to-wall, so I took the opposite approach of making a 1-foot tactile border using interlocking plastic tiles. The tiles have a rough underside which keeps them from sliding around on the carpet. I also added ramp edging around the inside of the border so that the transition from carpet to tile is smoother.

Rubber floor runners

Sounds like a decently large space. I'd start by putting these teak tiles down to make it seem more like a deck- tiles

Then make yourself a cool plant wall. Get some pots and soil and herbs from a local place and grow stuff. Even if you don't have much sun there's options for some greenery.

Hang some cool outdoor lights like these: lights

Finally, give yourself some seating with either a cafe style table and chairs, a small outdoor couch, or a couple of outdoor rocking chairs with a small side table.

1. table option
   
   
2. sofa
   
   
3. rockers

Something like this.

Yeah Ive been looking into it and its very beautiful.

Those are the exact risers, Id have to build something under it to get it risen. To be frank, its probably last on my list. I love the none squeaky and low bed, also I always fear my kitten will get squashed!

I appreciate the advice. I'll definitely make sure to do that and play around with positioning. I completely forgot about needing speaker stands. I have a pair of wooden TV trays like this- https://target.scene7.com/is/image/Target/11053804?wid=520&hei=520&fmt=pjpeg

And I can also afford to buy a pair of Yoga blocks like these to place underneath the speakers- https://www.amazon.com/Reehut-1-PC-Yoga-Block-Flexibility/dp/B01LW50A1L/ref=sr_1_1?s=exercise-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1501115832&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=yoga%2Bblocks&th=1&psc=1

I can also get this stuff and place it at the bottom of both speakers- https://www.amazon.com/Sponge-Neoprene-Thick-CLEVERBRAND-INC/dp/B01GWD5WOW

I know it's not ideal, but with all of that do you think it will work just fine? Or is there a better solution with different materials you would recommend? Maybe placing something underneath the tray?

I saw this reviewer from NO Audiophile used a lot of miscellaneous materials to raise his speakers- http://noaudiophile.com/JBL_LSR305/JBL_LSR_305_Desk.jpg

So maybe it's not so bad?

With perception of sound...it's really tricky...as it is difficult to understand how sensitive of a ear your neighbor has (or the acoustics of her home)

Would you be willing to ask her help to find a way to make things better for her?

Some possibilities:

• Buy earplugs in bulk, and go around to the other apartments in your building to ask if they have sound issues (even if not from you ---- you can offer them a jar of disposable earplugs...and refill if necessary)
  
• Ask the neighbor who is most affected by the sound from your home to let you know if laying carpet tile would make a difference.
  
• Check with your neighbor regarding party plans --- maybe even invite your neighbor (and build the party according to her likes/dislikes)
  
  Btw...is your neighbor in her 30's or in her 70's?

This might be what you are looking for.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TILE-CTTS623-Silver-Carpet-Tile/dp/B017DLKNGY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1462312391&sr=8-1&keywords=carpet+tile+door+bar

They are exactly these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rubber-Commercial-Flooring-Garage-Natural/dp/B00E0MF2RU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537360709&sr=8-1&keywords=gym+mat+ark

I think it'll be more than sufficient for deadlifts <4 plates, but if I were pulling more or putting anything more than 2 plates overhead to be dropped I would consider an additional layer of mats under where the impacts are.

It's essentially silent, or set up like mine they are about the same loudness as sound bleeding from your headphones.

Bass transducers don't oscillate air, they have no diaphragm to do that with, they vibrate whatever surface they are mounted to. And even if they did make sound, it would be mostly be below the threshold of human hearing.

It wouldn't be too hard to isolate it from the floor if you think that might be an issue. I use a rubber mat for a gymnasium floor.

I have not used and have zero affiliation with the company but this is what I had in mind. Was thinking I'd do something with pvc tile in my basement in the mechanical room.

BlockTile B2US4630 Deck and Patio Flooring Interlocking Tiles Perforated Pack, Gray, 30-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007X5VGKI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_yYlozb73N1C35

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005SUIYJQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Just says 100% rubber.

I'll give bleach a try next, greatly appreciate the recommendations!

Once you replace your drywall I'd suggest installing this

M-D Building Products 73898 4-Inch by 60-Feet Dry Back Vinyl Wall Base, Silver Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000R3X10G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Hx8qzb2R0SN2F

Should prevent any water wicking up the drywall again.