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We all know that a loud noise can wake us up in the middle of the night. But what many people do not realize is that even low-level, continuous background noise can severely disrupt your sleep cycle, even if you do not consciously wake up. Whether you live next to a busy highway, have a … Read more
This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, we may earn a commission. The kitchen is the heart of the home, but cooking a serious meal usually comes with a massive drawback: the range hood. Standard builder-grade range hoods are notoriously loud. When you turn them on to clear out … Read more
This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, we may earn a commission. Whether you are boondocking in an RV, tent camping in the woods, or just trying to keep your refrigerator running during a power outage, a generator is a lifesaver. However, standard open-frame generators are so aggressively loud … Read more
This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, we may earn a commission. Excess humidity doesn’t just make your home feel sticky and uncomfortable; it is a breeding ground for mold and dust mites. But for many people, the cure feels worse than the disease. Standard dehumidifiers use large, uninsulated … Read more
This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, we may earn a commission. If you have ever been on a conference call with someone using a traditional mechanical keyboard, you know exactly how disruptive it can be. The aggressive clack-clack-clack echoes through the microphone, annoys coworkers in shared offices, and … Read more
This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, we may earn a commission. There is nothing quite like relaxing by the pool on a warm summer afternoon, until the pool pump kicks on and sounds like a commercial jet preparing for takeoff. Standard, older pool pumps use single-speed induction motors. … Read more
This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, we may earn a commission. A standard builder-grade garbage disposal sounds like a blender trying to crush a bag of rocks. Clocking in at over 80 decibels, turning on the disposal usually means halting all conversation in the kitchen. If you have … Read more
This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, we may earn a commission. Every DIYer needs an air compressor for filling tires, blowing off sawdust, or running a brad nailer. But standard “pancake” compressors are violently loud. Sitting in a closed garage next to a 90-decibel motor kicking on is … Read more
This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, we may earn a commission. If you are trying to soundproof a room, you can add all the heavy drywall and mass-loaded vinyl you want. But if you don’t seal the edges, you have wasted your time and money. Acousticians have a … Read more
This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, we may earn a commission. A traditional gas generator runs at around 70 to 80 decibels. It sounds like a lawnmower running right outside your window. If you are camping in a peaceful forest, sleeping in a van, or living in an … Read more