How to Block Out Noise Without Earplugs: 7 Solutions for Better Sleep

How to block out noise without earplugs.

Are you using earplugs to block out noise while you sleep but struggle because they cause you pain? Wondering if there are other ways to block out noise and get more rest?

Only a couple of years ago, I struggled with that too. I lived in an apartment with thin walls. I couldn’t fall asleep each night because of my neighbors’ noises. I could hear them talking through the wall. My upstairs neighbor’s stomping was driving me crazy too.

So, I started blocking out noise with earplugs. Unfortunately, it didn’t prove a viable solution.

Eventually, my earplugs were causing such intense pain that I couldn’t sleep, and I also had to rush to the doctor.

These experiences made me determined to find ways to block out noise without earplugs. And over the next few months, I discovered and tested 7 of the best solutions to do so. 

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Loud Walking Neighbors Upstairs? Here’s What To Do

loud footsteps upstairs neighbors

Do you wake up in the middle of the night because your neighbors are stomping? Are you looking for advice on how to reduce the noise from upstairs neighbors?

It’s scary – Recently published studies show that 30 million Americans are subject to noise pollution. That category also includes dealing with upstairs neighbors’ loud footsteps.

If you struggling with noises from upstairs – loud footsteps, muffled conversations, or even loud music the people living upstairs from you play – you’ll love this guide, then.  

Below you’ll find four amazing ways to deal with your loud neighbors and reduce the noises they make so you can relax and sleep peacefully. 

Intrigued? Let’s dive in. 

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Hearing Neighbors Talking Through the Wall? Here’s What to Do

How to soundproof a wall from noisy neighbors.

Are you hearing neighbors talking through the wall? Looking for advice on how to soundproof walls to stop being bothered by their conversations and other loud sounds they make?

You’re in the right place, then.

In this guide, we’ll cover all the methods to soundproof walls to stop hearing neighbors next door without having to file a complaint about them or calling the police.

We’ll discuss the different types of sounds, and how they are transmitted. We’ll cover the most common noise levels, and then, discuss how to soundproof walls, windows, and doors so that you don’t have to put up with your neighbor’s conversations anymore.

Before that, though, let’s get some perspective on the problem. 

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