Scary Sounds in Your House That Might Mean Trouble
When it comes to your house, making it look good is important, but safety is even more crucial. Your home is your safe space where you can relax, but it should also be secure. Sometimes, strange noises can be a red flag. It’s not just about the hum of your HVAC system or the raindrops on your roof. It’s also about the unexpected mysterious sounds that may demand your attention. Whether you reside in a vintage residence or a recently constructed one, encountering noises such as loud bangs, gurgling pipes, or scratching sounds can be a reason to be on alert.
Best Life, a lifestyle magazine, collaborated with experts to compile a list of scary noises that may signal actual problems with your house.
Scary sounds in your house.
The first sounds to be attentive to are loud banging or clanking noises. If you notice these, particularly when using your water supply, it’s probable that you’re experiencing a phenomenon called water hammer says one of their experts. “In extreme cases, this can even lead to ruptured pipes and water damage in your home,” their expert added.
Additionally, they have included high-pitched ringing or buzzing on their checklist. According to their advice, this type of noise may indicate electrical problems and should be treated with seriousness. They recommend disconnecting any electrical appliances to test if the noise ceases. If it persists, or if you can’t identify its source, they say to contact an electrician.
Scratching, rustling, or thumping noises within the walls or attic could be attributed to various causes, according to Best Life. These noises may stem from the presence of insects and animals, but they could also result from factors such as tree branches brushing against the roof, a worn-out air vent in need of maintenance or replacement, or loose chimney caps or skylights swaying in the wind.
Neglecting to address these sounds in your walls or attic may lead to more substantial repair concerns. This could include damage to the structural components of your home, as well as issues related to electrical wiring and insulation.
Take a look at more scary noises that made their list of scary noises that may signal actual problems with your house here.
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After a long day, you usually just want to go home, put on some comfy clothes, kick up your feet, and get into relaxation mode. Whether you’re dating, married, married with children or maybe have a roommate, sometimes you just need some space. And when that’s what the doctor orders, there’s no other place better than your own bedroom.
If you do in fact live with other people in your house, then you know retreating to your own space is a must on those hard days. The kitchen, the living room, the basement, those spaces are used by everyone you share your home with, and let’s be honest they tend to sometimes be a little bit cluttered and not as relaxing as your bedroom.
The items on this list are gadgets for your bedroom, that will help make sure that when you’re in your own space you have all the comforts you’ll need, and will keep the leaving to a bare minimum.
Your room should be a sanctuary, with all the necessary comforts, and conveniences. Why get up to turn the lights on when you could use a remote? Why would you go to the kitchen to grab a drink when you can have a mini fridge next to the bed?
Treat yourself to some of these gadgets for your bedroom. Or you might find a gift for a friend or loved one on the list too! The holidays are just right around the corner.
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Kayla is the midday host on Detroit’s 105.1 The Bounce. She started her career in radio back in 2016 as an intern at another Detroit station and worked her way here. She's made stops in Knoxville, TN, Omaha, Ne and other places before returning to Detroit. She’s done almost everything in radio from promotions to web, creating content on social media, you name it.
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