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…
It can be hard to sleep, work or relax with a gamer around. That’s not an insult, it’s a fact. Gamers can be quite loud, especially when they’re playing adrenaline packed shooter games that require a lot of mouse clicking and the occasional keyboard slam/wall punch when things don’t go the way they planned. If…
Typically, the boilers are noisy appliances. But any noises that make your home feel like a haunted house should be cause for concern. Taking quick action safeguards your hot showers, extends the boiler’s lifespan, and saves you a small fortune. We’ve created a detailed guide to help you get to the root cause and fix…
Loud hot tubs can produce grinding, screeching or sometimes buzzing noises, that can ruin your mood and cause frustration to you and your neighbors. This noise is usually due to a faulty or simply loud motor. The most effective way to soundproof a noisy hot tub motor is by covering it with sound-deadening materials such…
Have you ever wondered about the difference between ‘soundproofing’ and ‘sound absorption’? The majority of people including regular home owners, designers, engineers, building owners and facility managers usually treat these two 2 words as synonyms. But there is a difference and you should probably know it. Soundproofing is a method of blocking sound from entering…
Both student and teacher performance is highly dependent on classroom acoustics. Based on the research carried out by two experts, Oberdorster and Tiesler, in 2005, the average acoustic levels in many classrooms are 65 decibels. In comparison, average home noise is 40 dB and 60 dB is the loudness of a normal conversation. It becomes…
Some riders love having a super loud motorcycle. Not me, and not my readers though. If you too are a quiet atmosphere connoisseur you will want to make your motorcycle exhaust quieter. Here’s a quick rundown of the main methods: There are two ways to make the exhaust quieter. First method involves sealing any excess…
Motorcyclists get a bad rep for the noise pollution they cause while casually riding through the street. They annoy the regular car drivers and wake up babies in their cribs. There are several reasons why motorcycles are so loud, and we’ll address them in this article. Motorcycles can be loud for many reasons: a stock…
A water fountain can be a wonderfully aesthetic addition to your home, providing a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere. After all, the sound coming from a quiet water stream has always symbolized peace of mind. However, if the fountain pump goes bad, that peaceful sound can turn into annoying noise. There are a few common reasons…
