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As my friend Aaron says, go worry about yourself.
OK, so maybe the coolest kind of people will approach you when reading this book because they think it sounds interesting! And I get it, my coworker Mallory Mower has read and loved it. And we're basically just working our way through all the spooky, creepy books that exist.
Get it from Amazon for $9.15+.
Detects motion in up to four different zones and up to four sensors per zone, and up to 40 feet away. Receiver includes a 12-volt relay to add wired external alarms, chimes, or bells. Easy to install, runs on four AA batteries for up to one year.
Promising review: "Purchased as a gift for a family member and it was a huge success! Works amazingly well and we are all happy. It is installed on a long, winding driveway, which is very secluded. In my opinion, everyone should have one of these! We want one for ourselves, too!" —Deb M.
Get it from Amazon for $99.99.
Promising review: "Looks real, has been an extremely effective deterrent. Sketchy things were happening all the time before putting these up. Plus now as a side benefit the mail and FedEx carriers are putting things nice and neat in front of my door instead of tossing my packages in the driveway." —Blake
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $24.99.
Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in 10 colors).
Also check out a beach hat with a huge brim for some seasonal privacy.
My friend Alyse gave me this shirt and it is THE BEST.
Get it from IF Merch for $30 (available in unisex sizes S–3XL).
Get it from Ella & Brooks Co on Etsy for $20.40+ (available in six colors and unisex sizes S–4XL).
Promising review: "Love it. I have a cordial sense of humor at work. I have a cube and office etiquette is to knock on the cube wall. So I cut up an old sport schedule magnet, glued it to the back of this and then slapped it on the metal cabinet above my cube. Now, the 'do not disturb' part I would use only conservatively if at all. It's sanitized office fun and the coworkers get that." —bb
Get it from Amazon for $14.90.
Promising review: "I bought these as a privacy curtain for my bunk and they are the perfect size. They block out light really well. We have the lights on 24/7 where I sleep and theses are amazing! Not to mention great quality for the price!" —Catherine Carmichael-Davis
Read our full review of these blackout curtains here.
Get them from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in three lengths, 27 colors).
Promising review: "Purchased for my bathroom windows, which face an alley. I could not be happier with the result! Installation was very easy with the following tip: The backing is extremely hard to peel off. Take some packing tape, press it onto a corner on the side with the backing. Then you can peel it off really easily because the backing sticks to the tape! We just used a credit card to squeeze out the bubbles. As you can see, it's just as pretty with colors as in the Amazon listing pictures. It also throws beautiful rainbows on the wall. I plan to purchase more for several more windows." —Jennifer
Get it from Amazon for $13.98+ (available in seven roll sizes).
Promising review: "Excellent sound quality. Have used them paired to my iPhone 6s for privacy while working and to a bluetooth transmitter on my TV so I can crank up the volume without disturbing my wife. Not something I'd want to go jogging with but I don't jog, so that's not an issue." —M. MCINTOSH
Get them from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in eight color combos).
Promising review: "I ordered these ear plugs to block out snoring. After several years sleeping next to a herd of chainsaws, I finally found some plugs that work!! I love the softness of these earplugs. That's a HUGE plus. Other plugs I have tried were hard or too soft and either way they would fall out. Hearos are my heroes! Lol.. The Husband reported he also did not get elbowed in his side so that's a win-win!" —Kittentraxx
Get 100 pairs from Amazon for $26.99.
Promising review: "These worked wonderfully to give some privacy to my backyard. I live in an attached town home, and have a 'creepy' neighbor. These gave me a little privacy without blocking out everything. I wove in some additional ivy strands to give some variety. I have had them up for about a year now, and they hold up well to weather conditions (snow, rain, freeze, heat). Color has lasted so far. No issues with hanging them. I used green zip ties purchased separately. Easy to cut and adjust the size." —Kimi Cee
Get a 94"x59" roll from Amazon for $42.99.
Promising review: "I share a balcony with a new neighbor whom I have never met and is probably lovely but I'm not taking any chances because Dateline. My husband (Bless him) put it up and from his drenched in sweat from head to toe, I'm taking a shot and guessing that easy to install,' falls anywhere from 1-4 stars. The fence is solidly build, a nice light color and does the trick of creating the illusion of safety! Happy privacy everyone!" —Kindle Customer
Get a roll from Amazon for $56.13+ (available in six sizes).
Promising review: "Purchased this to be used at running events for myself and my running buddy. We had been just suffering the ride home in our sweaty, smelly clothes...until I found this. Used it today for the first time at a half marathon. Was awesome to have. We were parked in a parking garage and just set it up in the empty spot next to us. I was concerned about having to fold it up but it folds up with no problem in seconds. Easy peasy!" —arieswitch
Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in two colors).
Promising review: "This thing is awesome!! Lots of people at the beach asked us where we got it. This umbrella provides a certain level of privacy, which is kind of nice when a beach gets crowded and noisy. My 8-year-old niece asked me to buy her one for Christmas. I'll get her one before we go to the beach again." —He Was My Boyfriend!
Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (also available in red).
Promising review: "I work in a office at work where our doors open inwards towards me at my desk, I'm a developer and we often have Nerf battles in the hallways. On occasion my coworkers get a little to worked up and open my door to shoot me when I'm not really in the mood. Sometimes it got to be more than just on occasion. I got this lock to prevent them from coming inside. It works like a charm. They tried picking it. They tried sliding credit cards in the door. They tried everything they could think of, they couldn't get in. I was sitting at my desk laughing out loud at them. It was perfect, great product, exactly as described." —Glenn
Get it from Amazon for $17.90.
Promising review: "Already put two of these signs up on my fence! They'll keep the dummies from knocking on the fence or opening up the gate before thinking twice. (As long as they can read.) I used nails, because I couldn't get my stapler to work, but next time I'll staple them. They are not very thick, so I think staples will be more secure against the wind. Time will tell." —Marta Von Runge
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $6.49.
Promising review: "I am very, very pleased with this sign. I love not having to buy a pole. Also, this sign can be made two sided. When I saw how smooth it was on the back, I bought lettering and put Keep Out on the back. I was originally thinking I was going to have to buy two signs and put them back to back. I bought one, to look at it first, and it was perfect for lettering on the back." —Susanna
Get it from Amazon for $19.95+ (available in non-reflective and reflective).
Promising review: "Funny to leave in the car. If you don't like the eyes you can reverse it. It fits in my 2006 Acura TSX. I just hold it up with the visors. I like that it folds flat and snaps compared to having to roll the one for my other car. There are also straps and rings but I have not needed them." —Dan Durig
Get it from Amazon for $24.88 (available in five designs).
It has six natural sounds (rain, brook, ocean, thunder, white noise, and summer night), can be set for 15, 30 or 60 minutes, and runs via an AC adaptor (included) or 3 AA batteries.
Promising review: "I love the simplicity, functionality, and design of this sound machine. I bought two, one for my office for privacy and another one for my 7-year-old to help him focus on his homework and fall asleep. It's easy to operate even for a child, including setting up the timer that gives you only three options. Having six sounds options provides for enough variety, yet is not too distracting or overwhelming in terms of decision-making." —AW
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
Get a 300-foot roll from Amazon for $7.20.
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