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…
When you first buy a car (or any vehicle for that matter) the engine will be at its quietest state. But after a few years the wear and tear can make it considerably noisier. As one forum member said: …exhaust shields begin to rattle or fall off entirely…the valvetrain gets noisier…pulleys begin to squeak…all the…
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…
Power supply fan can get noisy for many reasons. Identifying the problem is the key to fixing it. The main reasons for noise coming from a PSF are: dust and dirt foreign object stuck in the fan system overheating bearing out of balance requires lubrication broken blade We’ll examine each of these problems and how…
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…
Ceiling fans are a wonderful addition to any hot and humid interior. But sometimes the noise they produce is too much to bear. Especially if you’re a light sleeper, and if the ceiling fan is installed in the bedroom. Or in a work environment where you need maximum concentration. To avoid the irritating squeaking and…
Many new owners of Model 3 are surprised to find out that Tesla’s can be rather noisy, especially when you go beyond the 50 mph mark. In fact, a Model 3 owner tested the noise in the car with a decibel meter and showed it was 69.27 dB at 55 mph! It only got louder as…
Is your door knob too loud? For example, when you visit the bathroom at night, you always worry about waking up others as you open and close the door? Or perhaps you’re wrecking the nerves of your office coworkers? To make your doors close quietly lube up the door latch with a lubricant like WD-40….
Soundproofing a terraced house might seem difficult and expensive. But it really depends on how loud the noise you’re trying to block is. Is it just someone playing loud music in the house next door? Or are they having comprehensive home renovations and the whole place is buzzing and vibrating? In the case of regular…
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…