Is your ceiling fan making a squeaky noise? This is a clear sign that it’s time to lubricate it. Not doing so can cause damage to multiple parts so do it as soon as possible. One reason why you might be reluctant to lubricate it is because taking it down is a real hassle. But…
If you’re wondering how to lubricate a pocket door, I bet you’re dealing with one or both of these issues: it squeaks when you’re opening the door and it’s not sliding as smoothly as before. I’ve had these two problems in the past and by lubricating the pocket door roller in the following way I…
Are you tired of your treadmill knocking noise when running? Irritating and disturbing your neighbors and immediate family can feel uncomfortable, especially during your early morning exercise. Indeed, the treadmill is an integral part of the home gym equipment that is almost indispensable. This article teaches how to avoid or resolve common issues with a…
Learning how to lubricate a treadmill belt can prolong its life and minimize the frequency with which it has to be replaced. It can also prevent and get rid of treadmill noises, such as squeaking and grinding. We recommend you lubricate your treadmill according to the manufacturer’s guidelines. But the following are some general rules…
Finding the most suitable, quietest robot vacuum for pet hair can be daunting. Pet hairs are notoriously tricky to remove. The simple reason is that every time you step on it, the pressure embeds the hair deeper, making it difficult to vacuum up later. Besides, vacuuming pet hair is a hassle because it entangles the…
Is your door creating a squeaky noise when you open and close it? The likely culprit are the hinges, the handle or in case of a sliding door the rail. And you my friend must be on the hunt for the best lubricant, because the one and only solution is to lube that sucker up!…
Introduction So you’re getting distracted at work, while studying or during sleep. You’re left wondering: are noise cancelling headphones worth it? Or should I use a different noise blocking solution? It’s important to realize that noise cancelling headphones are not a universal solution to every noise problem out there. If that were true, we’d all…
So you’re a light sleeper and the burglars truly don’t stand a chance? Yet sometimes you wish you didn’t have such laser hearing because it’s disrupting your sleep. Especially if you have a snoring partner, your superpower can become quite a headache. Don’t ask me how I know all of this! If you’ve been on…
I was a rower for 3 years in high school. This ancient human invention helped me develop nice back muscles, shoulders, legs and shed excess fat that was hiding my adolescent six pack from the glances of my wonderful female colleagues. After high school I stopped rowing and I got chubby again, to everyone’s disappointment…
I hate when my knee grinds, but you know what I hate even more than that? When I hear a grinding noise in my car. I know I have a bad knee, but at least I thought my Honda Pilot was doing fine. Well, I guess I was wrong! Leaving my bad humor aside, if…
