Silent Home Office: 3 Ways to Reduce Noise Distractions Without Headphones

Published: March 04, 2026

Working from home? Skip the headphones and try these: 1) Place rubber pads under keyboard/printer feet to dampen clatter. 2) Use a fabric-covered bulletin board on the wall—it absorbs sound. 3) Position a bookshelf (filled with books) between you and noise sources—acts as a natural barrier. Works better than you'd think.