Having shared housing for her entire life, the author provides invaluable advice on how to get along with most people. You will learn how to maximize your income and reduce your overall household expenses. You will know how to find the right house to share and how to create guidelines and agreements that will make living with roommates a rewarding experience. Knowing how to handle issues such as kitchen use and money management will help you create and maintain a safe and secure home. If your housing has become unaffordable, but you want to maintain your living standards, this book will prepare you for sharing. You will see all the added benefits to shared housing, such as how long term friendships are often forged and a supportive community and social life are created right at home. As part of the sharing economy this book offers tips and advice that in many ways will make your efforts pay off.