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Nothing says “best years of my life” quite like sharing a toilet full time with acquaintances.
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A super convenient mini fridge so you can keep your most delicious snacks and bevs safe. No more getting hangry when you come home to find that the sweet treat you’ve been thinking about all day has been eaten by a roommate.
Walmart
Promising review: “I’m obsessed with this mini fridge. I love how it’s a Frigidaire and its very retro looking, plus the colors it comes in. My original use for this was going to be for skincare, but I am also using it to keep my sparkling water in it as well, so I don’t have to walk all the way down to the kitchen. Yep I know, lazy, but it’s so convenient. I have all of my skincare, plus a few cans of sparkling water. The price is so good, I highly highly recommend!!!!” —Jessica
Price: $27.88+ (originally $37.92+; available in four colors)
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A white noise machine — just because your roommates are night owls doesn’t mean you have to be. Choose one of the five other settings to drown them out while you’re trying to get work done, too.
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I used one of these in college to drown out the parties upstairs and it really worked! I also loved that it had a timer so I didn’t have to have it on all night long.
Promising review: “I love it 🙂 very durable. I’ve been with this machine for a long time. This machine is perfect for people who work very early in the morning. And every night when we have to go to sleep early, it blocks out all the noise and I sleep very well. This is the third time I purchased, one is mine and the other two are my children’s. They love it!” —Evelyn
Price: $24.88
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A plug-in Wi-Fi extender that boosts your existing internet so that *everyone* in the house gets some. Cut to me having to do homework in my bathroom to get a signal.
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Promising review: “My NETGEAR AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender does the job. Towards the back of my house there was hardly any Wi-Fi signal. We put this magical device in our home, activated it, and then we had Wi-Fi where we didn’t before.” —PitbullMama
Price: $37.97 (originally $62.99)
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A desktop calendar to hang in a common space so that *everybody* knows what’s going on. Whose night is it to cook? Are you hosting book club? Well, now you’ll know.
Walmart
Promising review: “Easy read, no graphics to distract, holidays marked.” —sue
Price: $5.98
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A set of 12 antimicrobial food containers that the whole house can use. They have lids that snap on the bases because no one likes a disheveled Tupperware drawer.
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The set includes three 0.5-cup, three 1.25-cup, two 2-cup, one 3-cup, two 5-cup, and one 7-cup containers with lids.
Promising review: “This is the only Tupperware I use. Love the interlocking design. Easy to find lids and containers. Makes my kitchen cabinet look very organized without too much fuss. They also seem to last a pretty long time.” —skyexplorer
Price: $17.97
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An air purifier because your suitemates love the smell of incense — and you don’t. This can be controlled through an app so you don’t have to passive-aggressively turn it on when someone cooks fish.
Walmart
Promising review: “Got this for my husband who has breathing issues and really can notice air quality difference. Removes smells in the air beautifully.” —Maryanne
Price: $88
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A water filtration system that mounts right onto the kitchen faucet because someone always forgets to refill the Brita. Come home to clean, crisp water every time and toss out those single-use bottles.
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Promising review: “Great investment! Works well, easy to connect to your sink. It has multiple options for your sink. Definitely a great product, go get one and stop wasting money on water bottles.” —er105
Price: $29.98
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An appealing-as-heck storage bench to create a designated area for everyone to leave their stuff when they get home. More people equals more muddy shoes to be contained.
Walmart
Promising Review: “I’ve been looking for a bench for my dining area that can also be used as storage. I also needed comfortable seating for little ones, tall enough so they can reach their dinner easily. This was a perfect fit! I have the bench set right up against the wall and added some pillows. The espresso color matched my table perfectly!” —gaonue
Price: $114 (available in five colors)
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A storage ottoman so everyone can have their fave blanket close at hand in the event of a movie marathon. Plus, your living room will still look tidy when your mother visits.
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It features a hinged opening for easy access.
Promising Review: “I bought this for my dog. I wanted something he could sit on to look out a window and this fits the bill perfectly. It came completely assembled, is sturdy enough to easily hold a 35-pound dog, and looks really nice. The interior is roomy enough for storing some throws and/or blankets.” —Dishless
Price: $62 (originally $69+; available in three colors)
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An Epson EcoTank printer that boasts an impressive ink supply. Never again will you realize that one of your roommates used the last of your cyan (???) cartridge at 2 a.m.
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Promising review: “Printer is small, doesn’t take up much room. Easy to set up. Filling the ink is easy and not messy at all. The ink levels are in plain sight and you know exactly when you need to refill. I’ve printed several pages and the print is crisp and clear. It’s no speed demon but it prints quick enough for personal use. The thing I like most is the ink lasts a long time and is so much cheaper for this printer than any other printer I’ve owned. It’s a great little printer. I’d buy it again or in addition to if I needed another printer.” —rubyredar
Price: $199.99
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A two-way brewer so you only need one machine to make everyone’s coffee. Whether you’re making a carafe for Sunday morning breakfast or someone is grabbing a thermos on their way out the door, it’s amazing what a little caffeine can do for roommate morale.
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Promising review: “Love the quality and look of this fabulous coffee maker. The electronics are simple (didn’t even need to study the instructions) which is an added bonus. Coffee tastes great, small footprint on the countertop, and no spills from the carafe like a previous coffee pot I owned. It’s simply fantastic!”—ricstager
Price: $114.08
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A pair of toothbrush covers so you can share space, not your germs. The cover uses thymol to deter bacterial growth for an immaculate clean every time.
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Promising review: “Keeps toothbrush covered and elevated up off of counter top. Allows air to dry bristles while remaining covered and protected.” —Mary
Price: $5.83
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A 50-inch Vizio smart TV that everyone can use to game, stream, and binge-watch on one device. The 4K UHD display means that you’ll never miss anything during a Netflix session.
Walmart
Promising review: “Great product, I’ve always loved Vizio products and this one most certainly did not disappoint!! Amazing picture, works great with the sound bar. Definitely would recommend especially for the price.” —Joe
Price: $248
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A power adapter for *everyone* to charge their phone on while you all watch The Bear. Outlets are a precious commodity, and this bad boy helps you conserve.
Walmart
Promising review: “This little box has cleared the tangled mess of cords that took up space on my nightstand. Now I no longer have to unplug one cord to recharge my watch or e-book.” —Patricia
Price: $28.37
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A space-saving sectional that still gives the whole house plenty of room to stretch out. Whether you’re napping on the chaise or spilling the tea with the girls, this one’s for you.
Walmart
Price: $465+ (available in 20 styles)
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A rustic mail organizer so the important letters and bills don’t wind up in a pile somewhere. It’s also got plenty of hooks so everyone’s keys are accounted for.
Walmart
Promising review: “Looks even cuter in person! I love it!” —tonyan
Price: $18.79
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An iRobot Roomba because more roommates means more messes (but somehow fewer people who want to clean them up). With a wide array of navigational sensors and dirt detection technology, the apartment will be cleaned without the hassle.
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Use the iRobot Home app or a Google Voice product to get cleaning.
Promising review: “I couldn’t be happier with my robot. It cleans my entire house very well, every day, and when I come in at night, in less than five minutes I empty and clean the dirt filter easily!” —MONIQUE
Price: $248
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A good looking whiteboard to hang in your kitchen. It is great for keeping group grocery lists or kindly reminding others that the dishwasher is *clean.*
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It comes with a dry erase marker and one magnet.
Promising review: “Nice medium size basic board to keep lists of chest freezer items. Easy to hang. Marker works well and completely erases. Marker clips easily on top. Doesn’t feel cheap.” —tracerround
Price: $8.03
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A 1-gallon countertop can because sharing a kitchen doesn’t have to mean cleaning up someone else’s food scraps — now they have *no excuse* for not throwing them away.
Walmart
Promising review: “I have finally found the absolute BEST container for collecting my food waste. I have been using old Cool Whip containers and Ziploc plastic bags to collect food waste, but the Cool Whip containers are too small, and it’s too difficult to get food waste into the Ziploc bags. These are the perfect size for my kitchen counter, yet they hold a lot of waste. I especially like the easy opening and closing lid which keeps odors in and fruit flies out! The plastic container is very easy to rinse out, and it can be lined with almost any size plastic bag. I am so happy I found these!” —DebT
Price: $15.96+ (available in two colors)
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A two-pack of three-tier risers if pantry space is tight when storing food for multiple tastes. Take advantage of every square inch of space with these handy additions.
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Promising review: “I use them in my china cabinet. They get things up where I can see them without being intrusive or unsightly.” —SittingPretty
Price: $17.96
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A secure padlock box to hang over the doorknob in case someone forgets their keys. And you know one roommate *always* will.
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A package of automatic toilet bowl cleaners for a fresh bowl after all of those flushes. These should be a requirement in shared bathrooms, IMHO.
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The package includes five toilet cleaners that go directly in your toilet’s tank for up to four weeks of freshness each.
Promising review: “I have hard water. So toilet looks unclean quickly. I started using Scrubbing Bubbles Drop-Ins. The toilet looks very clean and barely any noticeable hard water stains.” —Kathleen
Price: $5.77
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An electric blanket because it is rare that everyone agrees on how to set the thermostat. Go ahead, let them set it at 68 — you’ve got this cozy throw to keep you happy.
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This is machine washable (just remove the battery and cord first).
Promising review: “Love the four settings and the four-hour auto shutoff. Bought one for my favorite reading chair and two for my dogs, we all love them! Keeping us cozy this winter.” —TN
Price: $24.97
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An 18-piece cookware set that has everything that anyone could need to whip up a meal for the house. They are inexpensive, too, because someone will undoubtedly break *something.*
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The set comes with two saute pans, a griddle, three saucepans with lids, a Dutch oven with lid, a stainless steel steamer, and six cooking utensils.
Promising review: “If you are looking for an inexpensive set of cookware or a starter set this is the one to go with. I have been using this set since I received it last week. The pots and pans are not child-sized per se but they are not for cooking meals for a large family. I usually cook for 4-5 people and I have no issues making enough food for everyone. The pots and pans cook well — no burns or hot spots. Cleanup is very easy. I have not put them in the dishwasher yet so I have been washing/drying them by hand after use and cooled down. The cooking utensils were a nice touch as I did need some new ones. The only downside I wish there was a whisk instead of three spoons or two spatulas. Perfect set for a single person or a kind of small family. If that is what you need I would suggest looking for a high capacity set. I did purchase another griddle pan of the same brand because I like to have two of them.” —Beeb
Price: $44.97 (originally $49.97; available in two colors)
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A pair of Beats noise-canceling earbuds to block out distractions — from your mom vacuuming to your friend talking on the phone — so you can focus on the task at hand. Reviewers love how long these babies hold a charge (and when you do need to power up, just pop them in the included case to do so).
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Promising review: “They fit very comfortably and I love the features! I love the clear design, brings back the Gameboy in clear. Also, the way this bass feels is eargasmic!” —Adrian
Price: $169.95 (available in three colors)
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A Swiffer mop kit for fast and effective cleaning in high-traffic areas (aka everywhere). With a deep cleaning pad and fresh-scented solution, your roommates might actually use this floor cleaner.
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This kit includes a mop, two mopping pad refills, floor cleaning solution, and two batteries.
Promising review: “Love it. It’s just what we need especially with how busy we tend to be with four kids. Much better than the other Swiffer I used to have (the purple one).” —jess
Price: $29.94
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A lightweight bathrobe because when you lived alone you could wear a towel around the house, but now you need a more secure option… in fact, just go ahead and buy one for every roommate.
Walmart
Promising review: “This is buttery soft and fits beautifully. I have the pink one and it has black trim, it looks expensive!” —JBlack1216
Price: $19.98 (available in sizes S–3X and four colors)
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A weighted eye mask so that the light from your night owl’s computer doesn’t keep you up. The hot or cold insert is also a great way to deal with roommate-induced headaches.
Walmart
Promising review: “This is a very nice mask and it’s great that I can put cold inserts in it for migraines that I get often. This keeps me from having to hold something cold against my forehead while trying to sleep. it also works for heat but I’ve never tried it for that. Pretty good build quality as well.” —Anonymous
Price: $19.99
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A safe box for peace of mind when you leave your most valuable items at home. With a digital lock, two backup keys, and durable steel construction, you’ll never panic thinking you’ve lost your Social Security card again.
Walmart
Promising review: “Nice little compact safe; big on the inside and easily tucks away.” —Brandy
Price: $44.14+ (available in four sizes)
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A room divider perfect for creating a makeshift cubicle in the living room or you know, getting some actual privacy from your roomies in your dorm. People on Zoom won’t be distracted by your background and your wandering eyes can focus on the task at hand.
Walmart
Promising review: “Beautiful. Exactly what I was looking for as I’m working from home. It looks awesome in the background for my webcam meetings. It’s lightweight but seems sturdy.” —roslyn
Price: $79.99 (available in two colors)
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