House guest

Memorial Day Weekend (for some of us) means the beginning of having and/or being houseguests for a few months. We fall into the houseguest side of this equation. As urbanites, we want our daughter to have time out of the city, especially when the weather is good. So we spend a lot of the summer visiting family (and sometimes friends and friends-with-kids) who live outside the city or have second homes.

Whatever side of the equation you fall on, houseguest season can equal eco-related awkwardness.

<img alt="" style="" src="http://a323.yahoofs.com/phugc/8vuSaULcs2ip/photos/7891720ce7752fbcd9b540735c4e4317/mr_f1331a9ececf59.jpg?ug_____D_5KpMVGF" align="left" height="400" width="313"><p>One of the great things about the holidays is spending time with friends and family that we don&#39;t always get to see. But finding the extra space for overnight guests can be a challenge. Before you call a contractor, reconsider the rooms you already have. A home office or den can transform into stylish guest accommodations with just a few simple modifications. Read More »