There are a few types of toads and frogs that are nocturnal. I'm regularly hearing a noise in at least two rooms of the house, which I can best describe as a creaking or clicking. What is the purpose of this D-shaped ring at the base of the tongue on my hiking boots? If it does, youve got a leak somewhere, says Richardson, and a plumbing problem in need of fixing. It could [work] a little bit longer, it could go a lot longer, but the damage is probably done, says Kuhn. They may be chewing to improve passageways or just for fun. I heard it twice, a visiting relative heard the first occurrence and even commented on it. If youre hearing it when you, say, turn on the faucet, something may be wrong. However, you may notice it more at night when ambient sounds arent there to drown it out. You can minimize some of the racket, and if the house is new, the noise probably will diminish over time. I have seen these tiny, almost invisible bugs crawling around one food press. Has anyone run into the situation where they answer the door and there's nothing there? Browse other questions tagged, Start here for a quick overview of the site, Detailed answers to any questions you might have, Discuss the workings and policies of this site. Switch to the light mode that's kinder on your eyes at day time. One new winner* is announced every week! You also might hear the rolling of various nuts on the ceiling. . . In the same way a loose step on the stairs always creaks, so does any other spot where wood makes contact with wood when you cross the floor. Theres a simple scientific explanation for the creaks, moans, and groans your house makes during the night. Sometimes you can hear a hissing outside at the gas meter or at a homes outdoor gas light postplaces where the line could have corroded, he says. Chipmunk Sounds: How To Identify A Chipmunk By Sound On the rainy and overcast days we dont seem to have this noise. Thankfully, these sounds are a little easier to identify than animal sounds. Raccoon Sounds Showing 1 - 11 of 11 comments.