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11 Dorm Room Hacks

How to save space and organize

Kassandra Tanguay

Sep 01, 2016

University of Tampa

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When you first walk into your dorm room, you're excited to see your new living quarters. Then you feel that suitcase you've been dragging behind you fall to the floor. Oops. There's not a lot of time before school starts and you want to set your dorm room up perfectly. Here are 12 hacks to get you going.

1. Extension cord in top drawer nightstand

This way you don't have to move from your bed to charge your phone, laptop, etc. You will have all the necessities right there.

2. Invest in a crockpot

You may not have a kitchen in your dorm but you have a mini fridge and somewhere to cut things up. Dumping everything in a crockpot gives you that "home cooked meal" experience.

3. Use a shoe rack for your snacks

If you have a door that you're not putting your mirror on, hang a plastic shoe rack and fill it with snacks. This will make it easy to grab a snack before you head to class.

4. Decorate your phone charger

How many times has your phone charger gone missing? Get some washi tape at any craft store and decorate your charger to stand out. Then you'll always know where your charger is.

5. Water Filter

Everyone wants to buy a package of water but where are you going to store it all? A water filter is great because you can refill your personal water bottle. saves money and saves space.

6. Folding clothes tighter

You know how you bring way too many tshirts to school? for that "just in case" reason? And how will they all fit in your "tshirts drawer"? if you fold them this way you can recognize and see all your tshirts at once!

7. Layered clothes hangers

Using these layered clothes hangers help save room and it can help you match you clothes accordingly.

8. Sandwiches with a toaster

Turning your toaster on its side will make a great grilled cheese sandwich. If you keep your eye on it and make sure the cheese doesn't melt into the toaster!

9. magnetic make up/ bathroom supplies

Hanging a magnetic strip or frame creates a place for hair clips, make up tools, and other bathroom necessities.

10. car air fresheners on vents

This easy trick will leave your room smelling fresh and clean. Especially when your laundry is piling up.

11. DIY dry erase planner

Hang a picture frame set with your favorite designs inside and label them the days of the week. Then write on the top glass what you need to accomplish on each day.

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6. Folding clothes tighter

7. Layered clothes hangers

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10. car air fresheners on vents

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