that was my original idea but has ended in disaster. the street is more like an alley and they have already notified the city (actually a very small town). sooo, to continue with my growing hobby/new business i have no choice but to make sure that no sound leaves the shop. oh yeah, it isn't my day job so sometimes i need to work late into the night, which is where the problem starts. i have come to proper enough terms with the guy that he said he wouldn't complain as long as i only worked when he wasn't home. anyway, thanks for the help folks, i checked the above website but the soundproofing page was down. i'll keep looking.