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…
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…
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…
A vocal booth is a small and enclosed space with improved acoustics and reduced noise from the outside. Some singers and podcasters use a vocal booth in their homes and offices because it’s cheaper and easier than soundproofing an entire room to get clear and crisp sound. There are different vocal booths you can build…
As you walk, high heels produce the loud click-clack noise. The noise can be louder depending on the floor. If you’re walking on a soft surface like a carpet it’s usually barely noticeable. But if you’re walking on hard surfaces, such as a wooden floor or ceramic tiles, it can be pretty annoying. While high…
I’ve driven more cargo vans than I’d like to remember. Me and a bunch of sweaty workers drove to construction sites across Arizona in an old cargo van all summer long when I worked for my uncle. I eventually left that gig and started delivering air conditioners. Again, sweating and tumbling down the road in…
When closed, the front door should stand between you and the outside noise. But what if your front door is: hollow thin cracked there are gaps between the door and the door frame? In all of those cases, far more noise will enter your home than you’d probably like. Also your privacy is compromised, as…
Is your noisy fridge becoming a real nuisance? Keeping you up at night, ruining your conversations with grandma and just being a big ol’ bully? Just like dishwashers, refrigerators can vibrate on the floor, parts can become loose and your fridge might prefer living in a different location too. I’ll tell you all about it….
We all have that neighbor who makes WAY too much noise for our liking. He’s either: playing Wagner’s Valkyrie full blast while eating lunch an insomniac bouncing a basketball in the middle of the night washing his dishes and laundry at 4 A.M. he’s a cry baby (or an actual baby) a scrubby teenager learning…
A standard ceiling fan should be quiet while it’s blowing streams of cool air across the room. But it can become noisy for a variety of reasons. The fan motor uses ball bearings to enable the blades to rotate. Due to prolonged use, the bearings may start to wear down and the lubrication used to…