Are you anxious that other people can hear your bathroom adventures? Trust me, you’re not the only one. There’s even a website called toiletanxiety.org who are currently studying this phenomena on a larger scale. While some think that it’s unnatural to worry about others listening in, millions of people including myself would rather increase our…
It’s not easy to get to sleep when you have to worry about moving a single muscle and waking up your missus, the cat, next door neighbors… it’s like having trumpeter stuck in your mattress. While any bed can produce strange noises, wooden beds are the biggest noise makers. The problem is typically some part…
If you’re looking for quietest pool pumps than you’re likely aware how loud some of them can be. In fact, I wrote a guide on how to reduce pool pump noise a while back. But if you’re looking to buy one right now, it would be wise to get a quieter model to begin with….
I don’t have to tell you that water pumps can be noisy little beasts. You already know that. But not all of them are equally noisy. So purchasing a quieter water pump right at the start of your journey is super-important. If you’ve messed up already and bought a loud water pump, check out my…
Whether you live next to a busy street, railroad tracks or an airport, you’ll definitely suffer from the noise coming through the windows. Millions of people have this problem, but they have no idea that there are very simple ways to fix it. Soundproofing the window is the cure, and it’s not as difficult as…
You’ve probably noticed that small gap under your door and it’s really bugging you. Not only does hot/cold air move easily in and out of the room, but noise also comes through very easily. Not to mention the bugs! Installing a functional door sweep can solve all of these problems. Types of Door Sweeps There…
Looking for a way to soundproof your window? Or insulate it from noise and cold/hot air to a large degree? Then you should definitely consider purchasing thick noise-reducing curtains. But not all curtains provide the same amount of noise reduction. Many factors come into play, such as the material, the thickness and heaviness of the…
Leaf blower is indispensable lawn gear for anyone with a larger garden. Especially during autumn. I’ve been using a leaf blower ever since I moved from my crummy apartment into a house with a beautiful garden. But as we all know, leaf blowers can be REALLY noisy. Not only can the noise wreck havoc on…
Soundproofing a gaming room is very similar to soundproofing any other room. Unless you’re playing your console or PC games in a spaceship, your gaming room has a door, ceiling, floor, regular walls and possibly a window and an air vent as well. So each of these areas of the room will have to be…
Deer blinds are awesome for staying camouflaged when hunting deer and other wild prey. As they come close enough you can surprise them with a quick bullet from God-knows-where. But often a chance is lost due to a small sound made produced by movements in the deer blind. Even a small movement like positioning the…