Flooring of all types has the potential for squeaks. Floor framing dries and shrinks, and squeaks occur as fasteners become loose, allowing movement in the…
It’s annoying when your water heater thumps, pops and whomps whenever you use hot water. What can you do? The water heater’s thumping is caused…
QUESTION: I read your article about squeaky floors. My floors in the upstairs master bedroom squeak terribly. They don’t squeak below your feet – you…
QUESTION Can you give me any advice on soundproofing between the basement and first floor? My bedroom is directly over the furnace and water heater.…
What do “sones” refer to in exhaust fan sound ratings? If nearly silent is 0.9, how loud is a 4? Answer: That is a great…
I recently bought a new shower head, so I applied plumber tape and installed it. I have a loud screeching sound as the water is…