MAIN Home Life Entertaining House Guests

Depending on who's coming to stay, having house guests over can either be a really welcome occasion, or one that calls for lowering the shades so no one thinks your home~!

Whether it's for a family reunion, wedding guests, or a group of holiday revelers staying the night - a little preparation beforehand can save lots of grief later.

Around the Web, the following sites offer great advice, checklists and clever planning strategies for making it a painless experience, plus suggestions on surviving the sometimes annoying house guest - and even smarter tips on how to avoid becoming one...

Managing Overseas House Guests: When home turns into a Hilton - Feature article from Overseas Digest with practical tips on how to manage them, what to prepare for, and other ideas for keeping your sanity and your sense of humor while keeping your visitors entertained.

Creating Some Privacy for House Guests - A response to a posted question about a home with limited space, with details on using screens and room dividers to make instant rooms for holiday visitors.

Getting Ready for Houseguests - Preparation tips and checklists from Mom Central for hosting family members over the holidays.

How to Be a Good Houseguest - The top ten tips including - follow the 'three-day' rule; don't be a slob; treat them to dinner; help with the dishes; and other practical suggestions from Digs Magazine about the right thing to do in sharing costs and burdens with your host. And don't forget that thank you note...

Being a Responsible Houseguest - Help with chores and the meals, make repairs, respect the house rules - plus other helpful tips for being a joy to be around...

also see -> Planning Ahead - Hosting House Guests Without Stress

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