North Baltimore NPR listener Jay Rubin has a garage door that makes a loud, screeching sound when opening or closing. He says he never sought it, but now it's a signal that his partner has come home — ...

What's that sound? It may sound like a very loud buzzing or droning that lasts all day and into the night. But before you call the police to report what you think could be a siren, whine or roar, ...

Homes make plenty of sudden sounds that might startle you during a quiet evening. You might hear a loud pop from the attic or a screeching sound near the window sill. People often panic when ...