Hey everyone! I like playing video games at night, but my parents don’t let me play that late.
My main problem is getting into and out of my gaming room without making noise. The door can be noisy, and sometimes my voice carries through the house when I’m coming or going.
I also have a barbell in the doorway, which makes getting in and out a little more difficult. I’m worried about accidentally bumping into it or making noise while passing through.
Once I’m inside the room, everything is mostly fine. The difficult part is entering and leaving quietly without waking anyone up.
Does anyone have tips for reducing door noise, preventing accidental bumps and clanks from the barbell, and making footsteps quieter?
I’m looking for cheap, practical solutions that don’t require replacing the door or making permanent changes.

I really need some help here.

Do those head-only "sound-proofed" pods/canopies actually work?

I'm disabled with a chronic illness and need to nap during the day. Unfortunately due to past events, I have PTSD so I struggle with hypervigilance and get panic spikes at certain sounds.

I was wondering if anyone could tell me if these pod things work? And could I attach a small speaker to either side to play low rain sounds to help myself to rest? I'd only need to use it during my daytime nap/rest.

Thank you for any help.