Do you often get complaints or odd looks from your neighbors about the loud barking noise of your dog? As pet lovers, we know how much attention our pets need. Soundproofing a dog crate is not only a good choice for you, but also for your canines too as it helps them feel comfortable during …
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Tired of the noise of the constant footsteps from your neighbors? Or is it an abnormally loud conversation from your neighbors above? I know exactly how it feels. A few years ago when I used to live in my old apartment, I was sick of the impact noise coming from the ceiling. I knew I …
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Going camping? Carrying a generator is critical these days—whether it may be for lighting your campsite or as a backup for your vehicle’s battery failure. We built a generator box to quieten the generator at our home, but soon we realized something: It isn’t practical to carry the box, especially if you like to keep …
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Picture this: It’s the weekend. You’re about to go on a long drive with your family. You start your car as usual, but… The engine starts making a weird lifter-ticking noise and lasts for some time even while driving. Noisy lifters are annoying and might also cause severe damage to the engine. My husband Daniel, …
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Picture this: It’s the weekend and you’re getting behind the wheel to hit the open road. Honk honk goes another car rumbling along the motorway! Road noises can be annoyingly loud. Have you ever had to turn the stereo volume up to compensate for this? Or does it feel impossible to have a conversation in …
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Do you live in an area where power outages are common? Or are you a camping/RVing junkie? You will agree with me that generators are a godsend. The only problem? Generators are loud. I mean, like really loud. You could consider investing in a soundproof generator enclosure. I explored a few options and most of …
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Picture this: It’s the weekend. You’re about to go on long drive with your family. You start your car as usual, but… The engine starts making a weird lifter-ticking noise and lasts for some time even while driving. Noisy lifters are annoying. Thankfully, adding an oil-additive can help you fix sticky lifter noise. Adding 20-30% …
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Whether you’re a professional handyman or a passionate DIY-er, you might agree: Air compressors are a godsend. They allow you to work with different kinds of tools and also provide all-day lasting power. The only issue? They are usually annoyingly loud. My husband is a garage warrior, and I distinctly recall how our old air …
Air conditioners are a bliss, especially in the hot summer months. The only gripe? Air conditioners can be loud—which might disturb your sleep—defeating their entire purpose. Of course, some might take the plunge and replace it with an entirely new quieter AC. But in my opinion, it might not be a bad idea to use …
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Picture this: You’re looking for ways to sound deaden your car. You come across Dynamat, which is a high-quality sound deadening material that helps filter out external noise. You’re just about to pull the trigger and buy it but… You notice something: It’s pricey. A lot. It makes you wonder if there are any cheaper …
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