Do you have a noisy washing machine that vibrates on the floor and makes terrible noise during the spinning cycle? If you answered yes, this is the article for you. I will show you a few methods that will drastically reduce the noise. So how can you do it at home and for less than…
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…
Soundproofing an office cubicle can be a major stress reliever. Especially if you’re forced to listen to your coworkers gossiping about Susie’s divorce or the boss’s latest mistress. Actually, those are pretty fun topics. But you get the point; creating a silent working environment can be a major asset to getting things done faster. And…
I’m sitting here in my room and remembering the awful drum noise I made during my teen years. My dad bought me my first drum set, but he lived to regret that decision. When he wanted to relax in the afternoon, I’d practice for hours on end, trying to reach Cozy Powell levels of coolness….
Does your living room have a standard fire place with a chimney? If you answered yes, you probably suffer from wind noise, popping noise and occasional rattling noise as well. These are all common chimney noises, and there are simple ways to end them once and for all. Here are 7 easy and affordable ways…
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…
Mass Loaded Vinyl has been the most popular soundproofing materials since the 1960s, and it still is to this very day. The reason behind its popularity is simple and effective application coupled with a modest price. In this article you will find answers to the most common questions that non-professionals have about it. Also I…