Category: Quiet Guides and Tips
Have you ever wondered how to soundproof a ceiling? or soundproof a window? Maybe you think a bit grander and want to know how to soundproof a room. Our quiet guides and tips section will bring you a series of posts to help you explore areas like this to improve the control of noise in and around your home.
From posts on providing cheap DIY sound proofing ideas, to posts that explain the difference between different types of noise such as white noise, pink noise and brown noise.
This section aims to provide you with guides and tips to improve your understanding of noise, your ability to improve your noise reduction or to understand the different products available to improve your environment.
A generator is a very useful appliance to have at home, particularly if you live in an area that is prone to power outages. However, these generators can be noisy, making them inconvenient to use. A soundproof box can be the perfect answer to fixing this issue, but they can …
If you can hear a ticking sound coming from the engine, have you ever wondered that it could be the lifter making the noise? Not only is this sound incredibly annoying, but it can distract you from the road or mask other sounds and issues the engine is having. You’ll …
Is your generator noisy? You are not alone. Many people have generators at their homes in case of an emergency, power outage or camping trip, but often they are too loud to use and end up sitting in the garage for years untouched. Fortunately, we have compiled a guide below …
Noisy upstairs neighbors are a problem many people deal with. If you’re a renter of an apartment, you’re probably aware you’re going to hear some noise from those who live above and below you, but if the noise is constant or very loud, it can severely impact on your day …
Different sounds have different frequencies, and we hear lots of different frequencies every day. We usually refer to frequency as pitch and know, for example, that an earthquake has a much lower pitch than the sound of a mouse squeaking. Frequency is one of the five characteristics of sound, along …
Cars make all sorts of noises, and many of these are normal. However, if you’re hearing a squeaking noise as you turn, it could be a sign of a bigger issue and one you will want to get to the bottom of. If you don’t, you could find yourself in …
Dog crates are special portable dog houses, large enough for your pup to stand, lay and turn around in. These crates are extremely useful not only in transporting your dog, but in training them when they are puppies, too. A crate will give your dog the space they need and …