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…
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…
Green glue is on everyone’s lips at the moment. It’s one of the most popular soundproofing materials due to its ability to block airborne noise and impact noise to a significant extent and for an affordable price. But some people are not sure how it actually works. I mean, it’s a “glue” after all. So…
Want to look like a casting member of Baywatch? Then you’ve probably considered buying a treadmill and running like a maniac in your house or apartment. It’s the simplest way to lose fat after all. The problem is that treadmills are some of the loudest cardio equipment available. The only other machine that comes near…
Your vacuum cleaner is probably the noisiest member of your household. Well, except when the mother-in-law comes to visit. Joking aside, there are important reasons why it’s beneficial to have a quiet vacuum cleaner: sucking up dust will no longer annoy the neighbors vacuum whenever you want without waking up your sleeping baby or your…
Attending a church service with your toddler can be a wonderful experience for you as a parent or a family member. But the little one is probably not going to understand what’s going on. The large quiet space can be frightening for a small child. I remember going to church as a child and feeling…
You’re looking for a way to soundproof your newborn baby’s room, or perhaps that noisy Tesla Model S that you wrongly thought would be super quiet. Or perhaps your next door neighbors are ruining your sleep by running on the treadmill in the middle of the night above your head. In these cases and many…
If you’re trying to insulate your car from road, traffic and weather noise, you’re probably wondering what materials you can use to do it. There are many soundproofing materials that work pretty well for reducing noise in vehicles. For DIY projects it boils down to sound deadening mats and sprays. Sound deadening mats are the…
