Soundproofing Tips

As strange as it may sound, there are good reasons to muffle the sound of a can opening. Such as opening a cool can of beer you smuggled into a chick flick inside a theater. … Read more

Your home is your castle. Right? At least until the inhabitants of the castle above you start stomping around on your ceiling. Now what? You are going to have to deal with it sometime, so … Read more

Crickets are loud, non-stop, and annoying when you are trying to go to sleep. Cricket noise is correctly called stridulation, which they produce by rubbing their wings together–to attract females and stake out territory. (Only … Read more

It is not bad enough that the bathroom as a whole is the source of rude noises, now the toilet is gurgling every time you flush. Just in time for the big party.  Don’t get … Read more

Ground loops, loose connections, and interference are among the most common causes of buzzing sounds from speakers. We’ll start with diagnosing the problem first to save you time in the repair job.  Diagnose Speaker Buzz … Read more

Curing squeaky shoes is quite often a fairly simple process. But you have to know where the sound is coming from first. Squeaks are usually caused by: Friction. Caused by shoe parts (or feet) rubbing … Read more

Urban living can provide many advantages. Quick and easy access to shopping, entertainment, schools, sports facilities, and communities with good to great neighbors and friends.  Unfortunately, it can also provide loud, noisy, inconsiderate, annoying, and … Read more

Generators seem to have become almost as essential to camping as marshmallows. Only louder. As much as we want to spend time with nature, we also seem to want (need?) as many of the comforts … Read more

Unlike many laminate floors, true hardwood flooring is almost invariably nailed or glued down. Which complicates fixing squeaks. It can be pulled up, but is it worth the time, cost, and annoyance? In most cases, … Read more

A door is one of those things we take for granted. That they just work. Until one, or more, start making noise. Invariably, you notice the noise when you are trying to be quiet–like trying … Read more