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Hosting guests is one of the many joys of homeownership.  Carving out a comfortable space in your home that visiting friends and family can rest their head can be very rewarding.

Whether guests are staying for a few days or a few weeks, here are some easy ways to make their stay more accommodating:

• Pay Attention To Details – What do you like to have access to when you’re on vacation?  Do your best to make these things available to the guests in your home.  From the bed down to the bottled water, every detail in a guest room matters.
• No Room?  No Problem! – If you don’t have the luxury of an extra guest room, clean out a couple of drawers and make room in the closet so guests have somewhere to unpack their clothes.  Remove any clutter that might make guests feel shoved in a corner.
• Snug as a Bug in a Rug – Make your guests feel cozy!  If you have space, create an area other than the bed for lingering.  Pull a couple chairs and a small table together and create a reading space.  While you’re at it, offer some reading material like magazines or a collection of short stories for your guests to browse through during their stay.
• Little Things Matter – Plush robes, hair dryers, a night light and extra toiletries in case they forgot something can turn a good stay into a great experience.  And don’t forget the snacks!  Keep them readily available so your guests don’t feel like a burden by having to ask for food.

These tiny details really can make a big impact on your guests.  And don’t forget to relax!  Your guests appreciate your hospitality but they are likely more interested in your company.  Sit back and enjoy your time with them – with a little attention to details, your guests will think they’ve checked into a 5-star hotel.

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