Preparing for house guests doesn't have to be stressful. Make things easy on yourself by covering the basics. Use the articles and checklists below to get any visit off to a great start.

• First, you’ll need to figure out… Is There Room in Your Budget for Guests?
• Then, take the steps necessary to create a guest-friendly house. To start, Get Rid of Clutter and implement my 6 Daily Household Cleaning tips.  
• Offer your house guests some privacy by learning how to Set up a Guest Room and Guest Bath. If you don’t have a formal guest area, read my tips on How to Make Do without a Guest Room.
• Once your house is in order, it’s time to begin thinking about Meal Planning and Entertainment Planning for House Guests.
• I’m sure you’ll want to pamper your guests and you can do so in a simple and fun way by learning how to Create Memorable Welcome Gift Baskets.

Use the handy checklists below to assist with planning.

• Guest Room Checklist
• Guest Bathroom Checklist
• Bathroom Accessories Checklist