The Polite House21 Stories

If you’re tired of staring at unsightly garbage way before pickup day, it’s time to have some tough conversations

Work lagging because there’s too much distraction from your client? Here are ways to courteously handle the situation

Items beyond the necessities will make holiday guests feel pampered. What extra touches would you include?

Worried about citrus drinks damaging your precious marble counters during a gathering? Here are 2 ways to party on

At a move-in celebration, are invitations to new neighbors required and gifts expected?

Part 2: When overnight guests arrive, follow this advice to set guidelines on eating out, seeing attractions and more

Part 1: Establish boundaries with visitors who want to stay too long and who expect too much

When you’re negotiating, it helps to know the rules, figure out your boundaries and then keep the lines of communication open

A condo resident complains about noise from a toddler out with her mom on a 7 a.m. dog walk. Does the mother have any recourse?

How do you navigate those difficult conversations when you don’t want people’s dogs doing their business on your plants and lawn?

Avoid confusion over food allergies, leftovers, casserole dishes and who gets to drink that nice bottle of wine with these helpful tips