When the summer heat is beating down on your home, nothing is better than relaxing in an air-conditioned room. If you don’t have central AC, window units are a great way to regulate room temperature beyond a simple ceiling fan. Window air conditioners are inexpensive but powerful enough to blast …

When winter rolls around and the temperature in your home takes a dip, space heaters are a must-have. These small and portable machines can do a lot to keep you cozy on those cool nights. While many people think that space heaters are only for homes without a central heat …

Picture this: You come home late at night. As you pull into your driveway, you press your garage door opener, and all of a sudden the area is filled with sounds of chains and scraping metal! Not only do you wake up your entire family, but your neighbors get to …

Mini-fridges are the pinnacle of snacking luxury. These compact appliances have the same goal as their bigger counterparts: to keep your beverages and foods cold! However, they only take up a fraction of the space as your traditional kitchen refrigerator. Thus, you can store these fridges pretty much anywhere. They’re …

If you’re a light sleeper, getting a good night of rest is probably easier said than done. Even those who live out in the boondocks are going to have some noise to deal with once the sun goes down. From howling animals to the constant hum of traffic by your …

There’s no denying that sound problems can be a huge pain. Whether you’re creating a tricked-out home recording studio, a palatial home cinema, or simply have paper-thin walls in your living room, controlling those issues is a must! The physics of sound can be tricky. Due to the way that …

Unless you’re living in a home with thick brick walls at every turn, sound issues are going to be a problem at some point. Interior walls just aren’t built to provide a good level of noise reduction and privacy. Exterior walls are a bit better, but they’re still not going …