DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a friend, Nora, whom I have known since high school. She now lives in a nearby town, but too far to just make a visit for the day, so when we do get together, it requires a ...
My partner and I live in a one-bedroom apartment that’s just under 700 square feet. Most of the time it’s really all the space we need for two people. But every so often, a friend or family member ...
Hosting guests at your home overnight is an incredibly generous deed that warrants gratitude and acknowledgement. Just because you’re opening up your place to others, however, doesn’t mean you have ...
There’s an art to hosting overnight visitors. A well-prepared guest room, a well-stocked kitchen, and a few intentional details can transform a simple stay into something warm and memorable. On the ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a friend, Nora, whom I have known since high school. She now lives in a nearby town, but too far to just make a visit for the day, so when we do get together, it requires a ...
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6 Things to Always Clean Before Guests Come Over

You don't have to give your house a top-to-bottom scrub before guests arrive, but there are a few areas you should pay ...
Visitors aren't the only ones who should keep etiquette in mind. Experts share the faux pas to avoid as an overnight host.