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gwen (spidergwen) wrote in thedisplaced,
@ 2018-06-10 15:59:00

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gwen stacy / spider-woman (65), jason todd / red hood (au), johnny storm / human torch (616), matt murdock / daredevil (mcu), mia dearden / speedy, sam winchester

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I'm either going to need some sort of soundproof warding on my apartment, or, like... move before I piss off more neighbors. Who'd be willing to help me? I'll pay even. Cash or food.

And by that, I mean helping with the soundproofing. I am definitely not leaving this apartment in my state.

Filter: Johnny Storm

So how about a trip to NYC Pride in two weeks with your bisexual girlfriend? Not amidst the crowd per se, but I'm sure we can find a rooftop that won't be crowded.

Filter: Matt Murdock

Are we still working on being a better superhero without sight with meditation and stuff like that?

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	bornunder 2018-06-10 09:23 pm UTC (link)
	I know how to do the normal kind of soundproofing. Without magic. But magic is probably easier. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	spidergwen 2018-06-10 09:40 pm UTC (link)
	Probably. I'm not exactly used to magic just yet though, so I think the normal method can be something to try out. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	bornunder 2018-06-10 09:41 pm UTC (link)
	Oh, I thought it sounded like you wanted the magic stuff. I can definitely help you with the nonmagical kind. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	spidergwen 2018-06-10 09:47 pm UTC (link)
	Honestly, either one can be an option. What would the normal way involve? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

bornunder
2018-06-10 09:58 pm UTC (link)

Well, there are a few different ways to do it. Which one you choose depends on how soundproof you really need the place to be.

One of the simplest ways is to add more drywall, with or without additional layers of caulk. Then there are other materials like mass-loaded vinyl, or acoustic panels made of porous expanded polypropylene. Vinyl is my personal preference in terms of durability and sound diminishing, but it's also heavier and harder to install.

And there are a lot of other little things you can do, like adding caulk around doors and switch boxes and so on can help plug up sound leaks, too. Sometimes the door itself is the leak and could be replaced with a heavier one. Adding rugs and curtains and so on does add some soundproofing as well.

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	spidergwen 2018-06-11 06:37 am UTC (link)
	I'm not exactly rolling in money right now so I wouldn't have enough for labor that involves "heavier and harder". We can start with the latter then. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

bornunder
2018-06-12 02:44 am UTC (link)

Well, it's not really much more expensive, since it comes in big rolls. The acoustic paneling is about $25 bucks for a 2' x 2' square, and the vinyl is $95 for a 15' x 54" roll. That's before my employee discount on everything from the hardware store. Also, it's not a lot more labor -- in terms of time spent -- than putting in new drywall and caulking, especially if Jason's helping me.

Of course, if even the material costs still sound too expensive, I can just do the drywall and caulking and plugging up the leaks, and you can add in some wall hangings or carpets, that's the cheapest option. But, if you really need the heavy duty stuff, I'm sure we can work out the money part.

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	spidergwen 2018-06-12 04:52 am UTC (link)
	Getting wall hangings and carpet is still going to require someone helping me. We can go with the acoustic paneling then. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	bornunder 2018-06-12 05:05 am UTC (link)
	Okay. How many rooms are you looking to soundproof? I'll need to take some measurements. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	spidergwen 2018-06-12 05:23 am UTC (link)
	Just the living room is fine. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	bornunder 2018-06-12 05:50 pm UTC (link)
	You got it. Let me know when a good time would be to come over and measure it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	spidergwen 2018-06-13 05:03 am UTC (link)
	This coming weekend sounds good. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	fallenrobin 2018-06-10 09:33 pm UTC (link)
	I can help with labor on that normal soundproofing stuff. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	spidergwen 2018-06-10 09:50 pm UTC (link)
	Awesome. Cash or food? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fallenrobin 2018-06-10 11:18 pm UTC (link)
	Which one would you rather part with? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	spidergwen 2018-06-11 06:36 am UTC (link)
	It won't make much of a difference considering I'd be spending that cash on food. AKA takeout. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fallenrobin 2018-06-12 01:19 am UTC (link)
	Cash, then, and I'll make you something decent for dinner while I'm over. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	spidergwen 2018-06-12 04:50 am UTC (link)
	Done deal, then. Hopefully, I have enough ingredients in my fridge. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fallenrobin 2018-06-12 10:26 pm UTC (link)
	I can do a lot with not much. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	spidergwen 2018-06-13 05:03 am UTC (link)
	You'll be my hero if you do! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fallenrobin 2018-06-13 09:21 pm UTC (link)
	I refuse to wear a cape. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	fightbyyourside 2018-06-11 12:32 am UTC (link)
	Would you rather live some place where you don't have to worry about pissing off neighbors or paying to soundproof? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	spidergwen 2018-06-11 06:34 am UTC (link)
	Ideally, I rather not, especially if it'll take time trying to remember the entire layout. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Matt \| Gwen - Voice to Text saint_matthew 2018-06-11 04:25 am UTC (link)
	I've been waiting to hear from you. I figured when you were ready, you'd reach out. We can start up again, whenever you want. I'm here for you. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Matt \| Gwen - Voice to Text spidergwen 2018-06-11 06:35 am UTC (link)
	I've been out of commission since January and I hate the feeling of not doing anything while people go and defend this place. I want to do something. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Matt \| Gwen - Voice to Text saint_matthew 2018-06-11 02:54 pm UTC (link)
	By out of commission you mean...? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Matt \| Gwen - Voice to Text spidergwen 2018-06-11 04:22 pm UTC (link)
	Not able to be a proper superhero. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Matt \| Gwen - Voice to Text saint_matthew 2018-06-11 05:45 pm UTC (link)
	You're saying one thing, but what I'm hearing is that you've become determined enough to focus on doing whatever it takes to make this work? Because that's what I hope I'm hearing. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Matt \| Gwen - Voice to Text spidergwen 2018-06-12 04:50 am UTC (link)
	Yes, that's exactly what I mean! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Matt \| Gwen - Voice to Text saint_matthew 2018-06-13 01:23 am UTC (link)
	Then that's what I like to hear. By any chance, have you been practicing the meditation I've taught you on your own? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Matt \| Gwen - Voice to Text spidergwen 2018-06-13 05:01 am UTC (link)
	That [...] depends on how often you wanted me to meditate. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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saint_matthew
2018-06-13 04:58 pm UTC (link)

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Every day is ideal. But I'm guessing that you didn't do that.

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	Johnny & Gwen [voice] matchstick 2018-06-11 04:41 pm UTC (link)
	Sure. We doing a weekend thing? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Johnny & Gwen [voice] spidergwen 2018-06-11 05:04 pm UTC (link)
	Absolutely. Weekend getaway, find a nice place to stay overnight, hear the sounds of Manhattan traffic! (Reply to this) (Parent)