Q: Recently, I’ve noticed my hot water heater making an unusual noise that I’ve never heard before, and I’m not sure if it’s serious. Why is mywater heater noisy, and should I be worried about it? A: ...

Q: This is about a condo on a slab. I hear an occasional drip sound in our bathroom walls, very occasional; sometimes prominent after using water. No evidence of leak. Could it be pipe ...

Does the sound of a leaky faucet drive you nuts? Dish soap might save you, scientists claim. Until this week, no one understood how dripping water makes that infuriating "plink." In a paper published ...

Refrigerator noise comes from either the compressor under the fridge, the condenser fan motor under the fridge, or the ...

Your home is bound to have creaks and clanging noises from time to time. But there are certain noises that you need to act on ASAP. Illustration:Jianan Liu/HuffPost Photo:Getty Images From clanking ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

It can feel impossible to get used to the sound of a trickling or dripping gutter downspout. If you're sensitive to these types of noises, there are a few DIY fixes you can try to reduce these sounds ...

From clanking radiators and creaky floors to gurgling toilets and dripping pipes, your home can sometimes make a cacophony of sounds. It’s important to know the difference between noises that are ...