HCRI : House Culture Research Institute

“At First, It Was Cute… Then It Became Noise: The Reality of Dog Barking in Apartments (Part 1)”

📌 Meta Description Dog barking in apartments is becoming a major source of complaints worldwide. Learn the real statistics, causes, and why conflicts escalate. 🔊 “At first, it didn’t seem like a problem” At the beginning, most people think: 👉 “It’s just a dog… it can’t be helped.” But over

Election Campaign Vehicle Noise:Do We Have to Endure It?A Practical Guide to Responding to Election

During election season, many people experience stress from campaign vehicles driving through neighborhoods with loudspeakers, campaign songs, and repeated announcements. For residents living near roads or offices, the repeated noise can become more than an inconvenience—it can become a source of daily stress. Is Election Campaign Noise Illegal? The

Apartment Noise Committee Practice (2) How Touching the Wall Can Help Identify the Direction of Apartment Noise

Apartment Noise Committee Practice (2) How Touching the Wall Can Help Identify the Direction of Apartment Noise

Elevator Brake Noise: Causes, Warning Signs, and How to Fix Clunking or Squeaking Sounds

Learn what causes elevator brake noise, including clunking, banging, humming, and squeaking sounds, and when professional inspection is necessary.

Construction Dust Is More Than Just Dirt Why Residents Ask for Window Washing Instead of Compensation

Construction dust affects far more than windows. Fine concrete particles enter homes, reduce indoor air quality, increase cleaning, and affect residents' health.

Construction Noise Can Be Unavoidable, But Resident Complaints Can Be Prevented

Large concrete pours often create heavy construction noise, truck traffic, and nighttime work near apartment buildings. Learn why early communication between contractors

“Can Noise Between Floors Kill People?”Real Death Statistics from 2013–2025 and the Danger of Heavy

“At first, it was just footsteps.” “Boom.” At first, nobody thought it was serious. Maybe children running. Maybe furniture moving. But the sound continued every day. Daytime. Nighttime. Weekends. Again and again. Eventually, people become anxious even before the noise begins. “Will it start again tonight?” That is why floor

🧊 Air Conditioner Outdoor Unit Noise & Vibration (How to Fix It Fast)

As summer arrives earlier each year, air conditioner usage is starting sooner—and so are complaints. 👉 A common issue: Outdoor unit noise and vibration * Low-frequency “humming” * Vibrations traveling through walls and floors At night, these become even more noticeable and stressful. 📌 Why Does AC Outdoor Unit Noise Happen? ✔ 1.

How to Reduce Portable Air Conditioner Noise: Quiet Models and Setup Tips

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Apartment Noise Committee Practice (1) Why Noise Complaints Should Start With the Victim, Not the Upstairs Neighbor

Apartment Noise Committee Practice (1) Why Noise Complaints Should Start With the Victim, Not the Upstairs Neighbor

Construction Noise Compensation: Why the Process Matters More Than Noise Levels

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Can AI Identify the Real Source of Apartment Noise? Why Human Investigation Still Matters in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

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