Suggestions for soundproofing rooms/house

[u/magickistheanswer]

I’m currently looking for ways to improve soundproofing our house from noises outside, as well as between rooms. I’ve looked online and found some great suggestions, but most of them involve major purchases or “filling” rooms with items to absorb the sound.

While I’d eventually like to make some long term changes (proper double glazing to windows and better sealing on doors etc), I’m wondering if there’s something I can do with items I already have at home and may have overlooked, or things I can thrift and maybe upcycle.

A couple of things I’m working on now:

•attaching old stained/torn rags to the back a couple of painting canvases I have and hanging those up

•hanging the one decorative quilt I have to a wall

Any tips or advice welcome!

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