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Having extra company provides a nice break from the humdrum of daily life. Use these tips to ensure that your guests feel right at home during their stay!

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All in the details
Being a good host is all about adding details that make your visitors more comfortable while staying at your house.

  • Pick up a few of their favorite magazines, and have a selection of novels stored on a bookshelf for them to choose from.
  • Know they love certain television shows? DVR them! There’s nothing better than having the latest episodes available at all times.
  • Fresh flowers on the nightstand or in the bathroom will brighten up the room and create a cozy ambience.

 

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Share house secrets
Guests don’t know the ins and outs of your home. Provide important information so they feel less intrusive during their stay:

  • Give them the mother of all manuals. Include items like the alarm code, thermostat directions, TV remote guide, and Wi-Fi credentials.
  • Have a set of spare keys made so your visitors can come and go as they please. Take it one step further and attach the keys to a customized key chain.

 

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Supply the necessities
Think like a hotel. Visitors will enjoy having their own amenities, snacks, and fresh linens.

  • Leave a welcome basket on their beds. Stock it with useful items such as shampoo, mouthwash, a toothbrush, crackers, and a bottle of water.
  • Hang fresh towels in the bathroom. Be sure to let guests know where the extra set of sheets and pillows are kept.

 

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Consider the mornings
Make sure that your guests are both refueled and refreshed in the a.m.

  • You can never go wrong with a variety of pastries and fresh fruit in the morning. Always be sure to stock up on their preferred types of caffeine, either tea or coffee.
  • Offer to see if guests have any laundry that needs to be done. Check to see if their bathroom needs to be restocked with fresh towels and toiletries.

 

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Put these tips to use when your next guest comes knocking on your door!

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