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We asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us about the things that make living alone easier for them. Here are their life-upgrading suggestions.
1. A foldable step stool that'll be super sturdy and helpful for doing odd jobs around the house, especially for reaching tall cabinets or storage spaces that are juuuuuust out of reach.
2. A rock with a hidden compartment for your house key in case you're ever, let's say, between a rock and hard place after getting locked out.
3. A jar-opening gadget that'll work so well the first time, you'll never have to say—"well I loosened it"—ever again.
4. A 39-piece toolbox so you can solve quick fixes on your own and say, "Nailed it!".
5. An essential oil diffuser to make the most use out of the peace and quiet you get while living alone. Meditate with the smells of lavender and relieve sinus pressure with the humidifying effects.
6. A shirt-folding board so you actually put away your laundry when it comes out of the dryer instead of clumping it all in a "clean pile" and procrastinating because no one will see it anyway.
7. A good old fashioned address book so you can call all your friends to brag about how great it is not having roommates.
8. An Amazon Echo Dot, because Alexa is the most patient roommate and she'll never leave dirty dishes in the sink!
9. And if you're willing to splurge for the sake of your solo dance parties, an Alexa-compatible Sonos speaker.
10. A smokeless electric indoor grill so you can make quick, healthy, and delicious meals for one without dirtying your entire kitchen.
11. A Satisfyer Pro 2 that'll use 11 settings and a contact-free suction design to get you hot and bothered in no time. If using this literally whenever and wherever isn't one of the main benefits of living alone IDK what is!?
12. A pack of adhesive light sensors you can attach to your bed, cabinets, drawers, and hallways for better visibility in the middle of the night when your empty home can feel a bit ~sPoOkY~.
13. A cute little ladybug vacuum that'll make cleaning up unwanted crumbs a breeze after snacking in bed.
14. A slick lift-top coffee table for storing your favorite entertainment goodies. Keep board games, books, DVDs, and puzzles in here for when you have guests over or if you're just enjoying "me time" on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
15. A three-pack of succulent pots perfectly sized for your home and your heart. Plants are a great way to invite positive energy and organic company into your home!
16. A TubShroom drain protector that'll keep you from standing in a shower puddle of your own filth because you're the only one responsible for cleaning the drain and you never do it! You can shower me with thanks later!
17. An efficient catch all to keep track of your coats, keys, and mail, because living alone is a great opportunity to spark routine and habits you'll use for your whole life.
18. A 16-pack of essence-filled sheet masks to make your skin more healthy, clear and vibrant with ingredients like aloe extract, vitamin E, and collagen. Life without roommates means it's spa night, every night.
19. A body pillow that'll make cuddly sleepers feel right at home, not to mention say goodbye to back pain!
20. A wine vacuum stopper, because if you live alone you might also drink wine alone, and this is a great tool for keeping your bubbly fresh when you can't finish the bottle alone.
21. An instant-gratification delivery service like Amazon Prime Now, which can be a total lifesaver when you're sick or can't make it to the store.
22. And finally, the most common response we received was...get a pet!!
Living alone is the best!
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