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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Mabel Banfield-Nwachi

‘Will save on money and arguments’: 21 home organisation hacks for shared households

Young friend roommates enjoying breakfast at kitchen table
Live together in harmony and keep on top of clutter with our top tips. Photograph: Caia Image/Getty Images/Collection Mix: Subjects RF

Between clashing routines, different cleanliness standards, and that one person who always “forgets” to take the bins out, keeping a shared household running smoothly – whether that’s family or flatmates – isn’t easy.

After years of living in flat-shares, I’ve picked up a few tricks which, in my experience, make the home setup – whatever form that takes – smoother. From fridge organisers to shoe storage that stops your hallway from feeling like an obstacle course, here are 21 ways to cut down on communal living confusion, dread and passive-aggressive Post-it notes.

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