Author name: The House Share Hub

After a decade of shared living - and more housemates than I can count - I've seen pretty much every house share situation imaginable. With the rise of shared living for all generations, I wanted to help people make the most of their shared spaces. The House Share Hub is my way of turning those experiences into practical tips and honest guides for anyone navigating the beautiful chaos of shared living.

cozy bedroom for alone time in a house share with bedside table with flowers on it and wicker washing basket
Housemate Harmony

Getting Alone Time in a House Share – A Guide for Introverts, Extroverts, and Everyone in Between

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Shared living has its real upsides – the built-in community, the split bills, the fact that someone is usually around when you lock yourself out. But if you’re someone who needs alone time to recharge, shared living can start to feel like relentless small talk. Socialising is nice, but so is silence. And sometimes you just want to exist alone.

The good news: you don’t have to choose between having housemates and having space. You just need to get intentional about it.

girl in kitchen at fridge
Housemate Harmony, House Share Tips

My Housemate Keeps Eating My Food – Shared Kitchen Rules That Work

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The Case of the Missing Food.

If your housemate is eating your food, you’re not alone. Now I didn’t realise this was as common a problem as it is, but a quick scroll through Reddit’s /badroommates says otherwise.

So perhaps this is a common experience. The real question is: is it actually that serious? Reddit would suggest…yes. Yes it is. So let’s take it seriously.

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