My lazy stepson, 24, treats our house like it’s a hotel and I’m at the end of my tether

DEAR DEIDRE: MY stepson treats our house like a hotel.

Whether he’s making a mess, eating our food, or refusing to pay rent, he’s constantly taking advantage and I’m at the end of my tether.

I’m 52, my wife is 54 and we’ve been married for seven years.

Her son is 24 and moved in with us nine months ago in order to save money to buy a house.

Initially, I didn’t mind, I figured it was only temporary and I was willing to help.

Yet, since the day he moved in he’s caused us nothing but issues.