Why is My Car Making a Knocking Noise?
Knocking noise coming from your vehicle is never a good thing–unless maybe the neighbor’s cat is caught in the belt. Usually, if you can hear the noise when you start the vehicle or when it … Read more
What is 5.2 and 7.2 Surround Sound?
One of the most satisfying upgrades you can make to your home entertainment system is better sound. Whether it is music, movies, even TV or streaming, improving the quality of your speakers is one of … Read more
What do Acoustic Panels do?
Acoustic panels are not used for soundproofing. They are used to improve sound quality inside a room, theater, church, office, and many other buildings. Here are more details about acoustic panels, including types and styles … Read more
The Best Soft Close Cabinet Hinges
If your kitchen cabinet and vanity doors bang loud enough to wake the neighbor’s dog, it is time to consider replacing the existing hinges with soft close hinges. Soft close hinges are engineered to stop … Read more
What is the Best Lubricant for Sliding Glass Doors?
Sliding glass doors provide light, air, and access to your deck. If they slide easily. In many cases, sliding doors are difficult to open because of lack of maintenance–specifically lubrication. Here is a list of … Read more
The Best Lubricant For Door Hinges
Squeaky door hinges are a staple of old horror films and The Munsters. They need not be part of your life. With the many lubricant choices available, you should be able to find the one … Read more
How to Fix a Squeaky Chair
Any chair can start squeaking. Usually, it is your favorite chair–because that is the one you sit in all the time. Be it a wooden chair, your home office chair, a recliner, or rocking chair … Read more
How to Silence a Smoke Alarm
Nobody ever wants to hear their smoke alarm going off. It is never a good thing. But occasionally it needs to talk to you because it needs service. Dirt, bugs, battery, or just old age … Read more
How to Silence a Microwave
Generally when you think of microwave noise the first thing that comes to mind is the horrible beeping that sounds like a large piece of equipment about to back over you. But your microwave also … Read more
How to Stop a Bed From Squeaking
All of the bedroom soundproofing you do, and white noise machines you buy will not help your sleeping if you are being betrayed by a squeaking bed. Generally, beds become squeaky over time. Worn mattresses, … Read more