I have a revolving door of college students and young adults staying at my home. Instead of paying rent, they take care of some chores for me.

Instead of paying rent, I have the young men who stay at my house help out with chores. (author not pictured)

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• My large home felt quiet and empty after my husband passed away.
• My son suggested I host his friend whose housing fell through at nearby college.
• Since then, I've hosted several young adults. Instead of paying rent, they do chores for me.

A few years ago, my older son asked if his friend Mark could stay with us temporarily. Mark was a business student at a nearby college...