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Category: Roommate Living

Master the art of living with roommates with practical tips and advice. From setting boundaries and managing conflicts to dividing chores and sharing responsibilities, we’ll help you navigate the challenges of shared living. Whether you’re a seasoned roommate or new to shared housing, these insights will help you create a harmonious and enjoyable living experience.

roommates in their 20s

Living With Roommates as a Young Professional in your 20s: What to Expect

05/27/2025 Naima Shams Other, Roommate Living, Tips

Congrats! You graduated college, landed your first big-kid job, and moved into the city. You thought living solo would be the dream, but then reality hit in the form of $2,100 rent for a 400-square-foot

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Resolving roommate problems

8 Weird Yet Effective Hacks to Resolve Common Roommate Problems

04/24/2025 Naima Shams Roommate Living, Tips

Roommate life isn’t always dirty dishes and passive-aggressive Post-its—but when it is, we’ve got hacks for that. At Diggz, we’ve seen it all—and trust us, the secret to smooth co-living isn’t always in the lease.

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Why Living with Roommates at 30+ Isn’t Weird—It’s Smart

03/24/2025 Naima Shams Roommate Living, Tips

Let’s be real—sharing a home with roommates in your adult life probably wasn’t part of your five-year plan. But with rents soaring and the cost of living showing no mercy, here you are. And honestly?

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Roommate Agreement Checklist: The 11 Essentials to Include

09/06/2024 Naima Shams Rental Tips & Advice, Roommate Living, Tips

Key Takeaways Most roommate conflicts arise from money issues or home maintenance. Address these first in your agreement. Focus on issues your lease might not cover, like house rules, early move-outs, and damage responsibility. Rent,

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Making it Work: Roommate Etiquette for Compact Living

07/03/2024 Naima Shams Roommate Living, Tips

NY may get the brunt of it, but compact living spaces are on the rise all over the country. Studio and one-bedroom apartments are shrinking, and even three-bedroom apartments are feeling the squeeze. In fact,

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Making the Most: Space-Saving Ideas for Your Small Apartment

01/25/2024 Naima Shams Roommate Living, Tips

Living in small spaces could be cozy and comfortable or congested and overwhelming. If you live in a small apartment and find it hard to cram everything in the space, your place might lack an

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Co-Living Bliss: Living with Roommates as a Couple

12/18/2023 Naima Shams Roommate Living, Tips

Feeling a bit unsure about the whole “couples with roommates” idea? Well, you’re in good company! According to Trulia, a whopping 280,000 couples have already taken the plunge into the world of shared living. And

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Seniors’ Guide to Living with Roommates

08/10/2023 Naima Shams Roommate Living, Tips

If there is one thing we learned from watching Golden Girls, it is that four women over 50 sure do have a blast living together. Sharing a living space with fellow seniors can bring a

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Evicting a Roommate: Breaking Down the Complex Process

06/21/2023 Naima Shams Roommate Living, Tips

If you have officially HAD IT with your roommate, it might be time to part ways before things get uglier. Shay Everett, a Diggz user looking for a roommate in Texas, shares, “With two people

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How to Split Bills With Roommates? 6 Tips to Help Manage Shared Expenses

05/02/2023 Naima Shams Money Tips for Renters, Roommate Living, Tips

Ah, the end of the month. The time when bills come knocking and roommates start scrambling like squirrels. If you’ve ever lived with a roommate, you know the feeling: splitting bills is like trying to

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