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A housemate’s failure to replace an empty toilet paper roll can be one of those minor but frequent annoyances that spring up when living with others. In the words of a reader seeking our advice: “Why can’t my family seem to manage this simple task?” If you, too, are the only one in your household who replaces the empty roll, we have some advice—including our favorite toilet paper storage solutions.

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How to properly clean a toilet The right tools can make the task less, well, gross→

The best toilet brush Our top pick has the best bristles of any we tested→

A powerful plunger In our seven years of testing, it hasn’t encountered a clog it couldn’t dislodge→

The best toilet seat risers Using one can make it easier and safer to get up from a low toilet→

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Our experts love this classic waffle-weave shower curtain because it’s not only well made, it’s also easy to hang and take down. Plus, its hefty material and strong stitching means it can survive trips through the washing machine and dryer. We think it’s great for giving any bathroom that classic spa look.

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“If you had told me I’d be turning my toilet into a backside-washing fountain, I wouldn’t have believed it,” writes senior staff writer Doug Mahoney on his quest to find the best bidet toilet seat. “I now—like nearly everyone who can get past the uncontrollable giggles of those first few uses—count myself among the converted.”

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