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Technology

No Handyman Needed: Take On These 35 Bath Upgrades Yourself

I've used this in my own rental bathroom several times. I find that it stays put for about a year on my tile floor! It's easy but a bit tedious, depending on your tiled floor design. Just put on a podcast episode and get to work. Promising review: "We moved into our new home, and the shower had a really yellow grout. Cleaning didn’t do anything, and I saw this grout pen online. What a saver! Otherwise, I would have just hired someone to replace my shower. I used this grout pen, and my husband was so impressed :D The tip loses its shape fast, but just pull out the TIP AND FLIPPED IT OVER, and you’ll have a new tip." —jennifer Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two sizes).

Technology

54 Products That Renters Swear By (And Homeowners Will Love, Too)

Promising review: "I'm renting from a house that does not have a screen door, and I have two young children who run in and out. They bring a lot of flies with them. I've tried several different things... But what's amazing about this is that you stick it on the window, you walk away, and you let the paper do all the work for you. Here are two pretty important recommendations with this: 1. Stick the paper in the corner of the window. It makes a huge difference. 2. Give it at least 72 hours. If you're on the fence like I was, go ahead and get the 12-pack. You'll be so happy you'll subscribe and save for the 24-pack when you're out." —Meaghan Get a pack of 12 pieces from Amazon for $6.99.

Sports

If You And Your Roommate Are Two Very Different People, The Products In This Post Are For You

My colleague Sally Elshorafa owns and loves this. Here's why: “'Pregnancy brain' — the brain fog that some people say they experience during pregnancy and sometimes after birth — is something I absolutely experienced for the majority of my pregnancy. I simply would forget things, like my keys or whether the dishwasher had run. This dishwasher magnet really put in the work. We run our dishwasher once a day and once at night, and I started to forget if the dishes in it were clean or not, especially if someone else had loaded them in and ran it. This magnet solved that problem! Plus, its silver frame matched so well with the stainless-steel dishwasher that we have, that it actually looks like it's part of the appliance." Promising review: "This little dishwasher magnet might seem simple, but let me tell you, it's a game-changer! Living with roommates can be, well, interesting when it comes to dishes. Someone always forgets if the dishwasher's clean or dirty (cough, me, sometimes). This magnet has saved us countless 'Is it safe to unload?' standoffs. Plus, the magnet is super strong, and for the times I forget (again, me!), the included tape sticks like nobody's business. Now, everyone knows exactly what's going on in the dishwasher kingdom. Highly recommend, especially for any kitchen with forgetful humans (like me) or little ones learning the dishwashing ropes!" —Ryan Get it from Amazon for $6.92 (also available in black).