The key, according to home organizing experts, is preparing for what they may need so they don’t have to ask for much.
. And add some fluffy pillows and clean, cozy blankets or throws to make the sofa more comfortable for sleeping.Take note of your guests’ cultural background and make them feel welcome by acknowledging any related needs and preferences.
If possible, make your guest’s bed before they arrive so they won’t have to wait for you to decide that the end of the day has come. “Now you’re setting up the bedding, and they’re standing there watching you put fitted sheets on. It’s uncomfortable,” Dianne says. Also, provide extra blankets in case they get cold in the middle of the night, Goldson says.
Post your WiFi information on a card or sticky note, Dianne says, so guests can find it easily and when it’s convenient, “so they’re not walking in the house and you’re like, ‘Okay, here’s the WiFi information,’ and they haven’t even put their bags down yet.” Also provide a power strip with adequate free outlets for them to charge multiple items.Return to menu
Take it a step further by stocking your kitchen with food and drinks they can consume throughout their stay. “If they’re a Pepsi drinker but you’re a Coke person, have a couple cans of Pepsis to make them happy. If they’re vegetarian, have some options there so they have something to snack on — even if they’re not going to make full meals,” says Reynolds.