23 Annoying Noises You’ll Hear in Your House—and Easy Tricks to Eliminate Them Forever

Clink, Clink, Clink of the Ceiling Fan Chain

Even if a ceiling fan is perfectly balanced, the breeze from the fan can cause the pull chain to smack up against the light fixture. Solve this problem by removing the chain and sliding a 1/4-in. plastic tube over it. You can buy the tubing at home centers.