Unless you live alone you are probably well aware that the noise from one family member can easily be heard beyond the walls of the room they are in. Even worse is hearing loud stereo systems, the washing machine and dryer or children who don’t want to settle down for bed seeping through your flooring and into the rooms below.…
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Reasons To Check Out Ford Focus 2008
Another new year is approaching and the Ford is all set to release the redesigned and much more improved Ford Focus series. The Ford Focus 2008 has been completely redesigned inside out and also includes a number of new features and so, is expected to hit the market with a bang ! Here are some of the reasons why you…
Secure Your Home Without A Security System
The best way to secure your home is with a home security system, the only problem is they can run anywhere from a few hundred dollars, to thousands for all of the options that are now offered. The funny thing about home invasions is that they have not changed at all over the years. Criminals still use the same methods…
Using The Sun To Power Your Rv
Jumping in your RV and leaving the rat race for the weekend is an American tradition. Did you know you can provide power to your RV with the sun while getting away from it all? The Sun is Everywhere! One of the biggest misconceptions regarding solar power is that it is limited to large panel systems on roofs. Au contraire!…
Troubleshooting A Noisey Pa System
When your band plays in different locations on a regular basis, noise in your P.A. system is a very common, and sometimes a very difficult problem to solve. Noise comes from many sources. Some of the most common ones are: 1. Poor cables on the inputs 2. Fluorescent lights 3. Dimmers 4. Poor design, particularly shielding and location of the…
Rub Out Your Noise And Vibration Issues With Rubber Molding
Noise and vibration can be controlled in various ways, including blocking, absorbing, isolating and damping the noise source. The dictionary defines damping as “the dissipation of energy by conversion to heat.” Because rubber has such a low damping factor, it is one of the best materials for noise and vibration control. That’s why rubber molding is an effective means of…
An Introduction To Ductless Air Conditioners
An air conditioner, which is often called AC (in the United States and Canada), or an air-con (in Britain and Australia), is basically a device that uses a refrigeration system to drain out heat from a particular area. The HVAC is the complete unit, which has an all round mechanism for heating, ventilating and air conditioning. This type of air…
To Hear For A Lifetime Listen Up
In case you haven’t heard, a flurry of recent publicity is stirring up worries that portable audio players such as iPods (MP3 players) will cause hearing problems if they are played too loudly. Experts on hearing loss are glad that the public is learning to turn down the volume on these popular items. However, some believe all of this media…
Prevent Your Dream Home From Becoming A Noisy Nightmare
After settling into a new home, most homeowners look forward to the quiet time they’ll spend leisurely reading the paper in the sunny breakfast nook while the aroma of coffee teases them from the kitchen. What they don’t anticipate is the dishwasher clanging loudly as the breakfast dishes are cleaned or the disruption from the slow creak of the neighbor’s…