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1. A pair of foam earplugs, because these'll effectively block the sound of your roommate playing video games until 3 a.m. Plus! They contour to your ear so you barely know they're there (just like your now-silent roomie).
2. A white noise machine to not only drown out distractingly loud dorms so you can sleep through the night, but *also* be able to concentrate if you study in your room. Soothing sounds > yelling people.
3. Or! A sound machine with soothing nature sounds that'll ~wash~ over your pillow and help you forget about your roommate who's either practicing how to yodel or talking on the phone. Hard to decide which.
4. A self-adhesive seal strip to cheaply soundproof your room without any hefty investments. This'll prevent your brother's show (with the volume at seemingly 1,000) from creeping into your space — who knew door cracks were the real culprit?
5. A noise-reducing room divider so living in an open dorm doesn't mean you never get a break from their (extremely) loud ways. This'll minimize the sounds of them video chatting until dawn *and* create a sense of privacy.
6. A set of stick-on bumper pads for muffling e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g, from slamming microwaves, toilet lids, glasses, cabinets, you name it. If they make a scene with it, it's fair game.
7. A natural headache-relief balm, because you already know you NEED this based on what feels like a lifetime of listening to them do everything at high volume. Now you can sit in your room without your brain throbbing.
8. A pan and bakeware rack organizer that'll reduce the chances of your roomie banging everything together just to find that *one* skillet. These'll make sure they see it, grab it, and hopefully cook QUIETLY.
9. A pair of bluetooth headphones so you can study, watch TV, or even just listen to music uninterrupted and stay in the zone thanks to their impressive sound quality and around-ear cushion design for an ~immersed environment~. No more missing that very important scene because your sister was singing in the shower.
10. A cushioned door jammer for putting on your front and bathroom doors, meaning you won't need to keep asking OVER and OVER again to keep slamming to a minimum. Now they have no choice 😈.
11. A portable laptop desk, because working in your living room is sadly never an option. This + headphones = a new record for how long you studied uninterrupted while in your bedroom.
12. A brushed copper desk fan that'll act as a DIY noise-reducer when you turn it on before bed. It's subtle enough to fade into the background, but makes *just* enough sound to help you forget about your roommate. Plus! Its chic design will only improve your decor, instead of sticking out.
13. A lavender-scented pillow mist so you can drift off to dreamland more easily by using this to encourage ~peace of mind~. This'll keep you relaxed, even if you hear bumps in the night — which are actually just your sibling making at 2 a.m. sandwich.
14. A draft-blocker for preventing noises from drifting in your room through underneath the door. Its soundproof, three-layer design will stop the echoes of banging drums in their ~path~, leaving you blissfully unaware.
15. Or! An even simpler soundproof door guard, because once you slap this bb down it'll muffle everyone's shenanigans IMMEDIATELY. Ah, finally. Sweet relief.
16. A vintage-y area rug that'll act as a buffer between your roomie's stomping feet (especially at midnight) and the hardwood floor. I'm sure your downstairs neighbors will also thank you.
17. An app called Rain Rain so you can focus on the lull of soothing thunderstorms and finally discover what it's like to be well-rested. It has over ~100~ options, like soft leaves in the wind, rain on the tent, or crackling fire to help you tune out everything but your pillow and heavy eyelids.
18. An essential oil diffuser for putting an end to your partner's snoring if that's the kind of loud noises that keeps you up every darn night. Its gentle steam can relax their throat muscles and regulate their breathing, while some lavender essential oil will soothe YOU.
19. A quiet robot vacuum, because this'll cancel those extra-loud cleaning sessions your roommate insists on doing every darn weekend. You have shows to watch! Now your carpets will always be clean and The Office will play uninterrupted.
20. A magnetic whiteboard that'll allow you to publicly plan your week or simply write not-so-subtle messages ("waking up at 7 a.m.!!!") so they KNOW they shouldn't be loud at night without the need for major confrontation.
21. A weighted sleep mask so a) its subtle pressure helps you relax and enjoy a deeper snooze and b) you can STAY asleep, thanks to the fact it covers your ears.
22. Or! A fleece headband with built-in headphones for replacing your sister's (blasting) show with a relaxing podcast or playlist. Its cool mesh panels stay in place if you toss and turn *and* it contours to feel like the perfect fit. You can even pull it down to use as a sleep mask!
23. An Echo Dot, because this'll fill your room with the news, music, audiobooks, or whatever else you'd rather hear than the private conversation your roommate is having at full volume. Its smart speaker is designed to boast a ~rich and full~ sound — meaning you no longer hear their mom.
24. A set of silicone cooking tools that'll eliminate the constant banging and scratching your roomie somehow makes every time they make food. These value 🙌silence🙌.
25. A book titled How Not to Be a Dick so you can read up on the art of *friendly confrontations* when you need to politely remind your roommates NOT to SCREAM on the PHONE EVERY NIGHT!!!! But you'll say it a much more eloquent way after reading this.
26. A package of ashwagandha powder for making Insta-worthy moon milk and easing into going to bed, instead of panicking every time it's lights-out (is David going to turn on the TV again?!?!). It can soothe stress, which is probably a big problem when living with loud people.
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