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…
Roommates can be a lot of fun.. at first. But then you start to notice various annoying flaws and suddenly you wish you still lived with your parents. Noisiness is definitely one annoyance that can strain roommates relationship. If your roommates are loud it can prevent you from being productive as well as getting a…
A violin is a classy and beautiful instrument. The trouble is that just like any other classical instrument it’s very loud and your neighbors would prefer you playing video games. Preferably with headphones on. So in order to practice a violin sometimes it’s necessary to make it quieter. Luckily, this isn’t as hard you might…
If you want to exercise and get fit, a treadmill is the best exercise machine. Not only will walking and running on a treadmill burn calories and strengthen your whole body, it will also improve your stamina. But if you live in an apartment this could be a problem. Treadmills are well known for being…
If you have a lovely rabbit or two as pets, you know that the thumping noise can get pretty extreme. Rabbits make many noises, even farting noises if you feed them too much fiber-dense food (so basically anything they like). In order to reduce sounds coming from the hutch or a cage can be challenging…
This website is all about making your home, vehicle and various appliances quieter. I love silent environments where I can just chill out and do my own thing without any disturbances. These quotes are very soothing to my spiritual animal (the owl!). I hope you’ll find them inspiring and thought-provoking as well: 1. Silence is…
There are many emergency situations where breaking glass can help. Let’s say that you’ve lost the keys to your house and have no way of entering. Smashing the window loudly could alarm your neighbors or a random passerby who doesn’t know the full story. This could lead to them calling the police, which can lead…