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…
Do you have a noisy garage door that squeaks, rattles and shrieks whenever you open or close it? Some people even claim that they can hear the garage door opening or closing in every corner of the house. Usually, noisy garage doors are caused by loose hardware, rollers, and parts that require more lubrication. The…
Soundproofing can be pretty expensive especially if you’re trying to soundproof a large area like all the walls in a room or an entire car. This can add up to a significant sum of cash. At the same time, buying cheap soundproofing products that don’t do a good job is the worst mistake you can…
Servers can be a major pain in the buttocks. Or ears, to be more precise. Why do servers cause so much noise? It’s mainly because of the dozens of loud fans that are attached to them. Without these fans, the servers would get hot, break down and leave this planet for good. The second reason…
Wall soundproofing is the most common DIY soundproofing project. And yet, it’s the one that leaves people with more question marks than any other. That’s because there are two completely different ways to soundproof walls. One requires adding soundproof material INSIDE the wall. The other requires applying soundproof material (usually acoustic panels) on the outside…
Soundproofing a floor is slightly different than other soundproofing projects. First of all, we actively use the floor every time we’re in the room. Unless you’re Superman or an advanced yogi that can levitate. In that case, I want some of those shrooms you’re having. Joking aside, we have to make sure that the material…
Pool pump motors are an integral part of any modern pool. They work by pumping water from the pool, through the filter and back to the pool, thus ensuring the water is healthy and free of germs and debris. A properly functioning pool pump motor does make some noise, but not loud enough to bother…
Generators are an effective power solution in times of power outages. But generator noise is often an irritant and a nuisance. This irritating noise can leave both you and your neighbors feeling annoyed. The only option left is to soundproof it and block the noise. This is the best way to do it: Create a…
Nothing can cause dissatisfaction like having to listen your neighbors walking and chatting above your head. Fixing this problem can do a world of good for your peace of mind and relaxation at home. I assume that’s why you bought the apartment in the first place. I had the same problem with my neighbors and…
If you’re looking for a way to soundproof a room, you should pay special attention to any windows it might have. Unless you have a soundproof window, there can be a lot of noise coming from outside into the room. Soundproof curtains are marketed as the ideal solution to getting this problem resolved. They’re fairly…