For every success story you hear, there is another that is frightening. Renting a room to others in your own home is not a decision to be made lightly. Depending on the circumstances, a tenant can add ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Anyone renting a room in their home must think about their personal safety when choosing a tenant, and when setting ground rules around the home. But women living alone must be particularly cautious ...

You may feel the safest renting to just one person at a time. Couples may approach you, asking to rent your spare room. Or a pair of friends may ask to split the room. You can feel quickly overpowered ...