How to Make Your Home House Guest-Friendly

It's not always easy to be a house guest, traipsing through someone else's home and digging through someone else's fridge. Here are things that you can do to make your home a bit more house guest-friendly.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Magazines/books
• Trial-size toiletries
• Snacks
• Drinks
• Night lights
• Extra blankets and pillows
• Extra towels
• An alarm clock
• A spare phone
• Flowers
• A welcome gift

1. Stock the fridge and pantry with ready-to-go (and easy to find) snacks and drinks.

2. Place trial-size toiletries in the guest bathroom (or the bathroom that your guest will be using).

3. Place books and magazines next to the guest bed.

4. Put night lights in the hallway and bathroom to make it easier for your guest to maneuver around your home after dark.

5. Leave an extra blanket and pillows in the guest room.

6. Place extra towels, and perhaps even a robe, in the bathroom.

7. Stick an alarm clock on the night stand in your guest room.

8. Clear out a dresser drawer and some closet space. Don't forget to include a handful of hangers!

9. Include a phone in the guest room, if you have a spare. Privacy is always appreciated.

10. Spruce up your guest quarters with a flower arrangement or a nice scented candle.

11. Clear space for a suitcase. A dresser top will do.

12. Surprise guests with a welcome gift. A bit of chocolate, a sampling of local items or a travel book for the area is sure to be appreciated.

Tips & Warnings

• Show your guest around your home when he arrives. Remember to show him where you keep the silverware, plates and cups.
• Encourage your guest to grab food or a drink whenever she wants something.
• Don't feel you have to keep your guest entertained every moment of his stay--guests like alone time too.