How to Maximize Your College Dorm's Mini-Fridge

If you are a college student living in a school dormitory, you will quickly realize that space is limited. While you may have difficulties cramming all your clothes into the provided dressers or finding room on the wall for your poster collection, your mini-fridge might be the most valuable real estate of all.

While the first option for most students is to stuff their fridge with beer, choosing a more substantial pallet of foods might help out at times when the dining hall is closed or you just don't feel like walking. Here are some ways to make the most out of the mini-fridge in your college dorm.

• Remove the shelves. Sometimes with mini-fridges, removing a shelf will actually give you more storage options. Items such as milk cartons and water pitchers won't normally fit in a compact refrigerator without first removing a shelf to free up some room.
• Stack items. The best way to fit as much in your refrigerator as possible is by maximizing vertical space. The best way to maximize vertical space is by stacking your items – whether it is cans of soda or plastic containers filled with leftovers. Just make sure that your tower of food is sturdy enough that it doesn't come crashing down on you next time you open the door.
• Downsize. Mini-fridges call for mini food sometimes. If you are having trouble fitting what you need to, consider downsizing. Items that come in boxes can be removed and repackaged into a more space-efficient container, and your full-sized bottled waters can be replaced by half-sized ones.
• Stock up on produce. Fresh fruits and vegetables are great to keep around your college dorm because they are nutritious, delicious, and don't easily spoil. Berries, apples, and melon slices can all conveniently be stored in your mini-fridge and will provide you with a healthy snack when needed.

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