THE MOST IMPORTANT OBJECT AT THE HOME EXCHANGE

There is only one crucial item you must buy to upgrade your home for swapping. I'll give you a hint: you exchange partners will spend most of their time in the room where this item is located.


No, you don't have to get new stainless steel appliances for the kitchen or put a hot tub on the patio.


I'm talking about your bed. Nothing gives you as much bang for your buck as a comfy bed.



We can't fit many special features into 400 square feet. To make the place special we bought a new luxury mattress and equipped it with ultra high end sheets.


Home exchangers spend one third of their lives in bed. Making the bed luxurious gives swappers the sense that the entire apartment is nicer.


Home exchangers who sleep on a lumpy or rock hard mattress will dislike their swap experience no matter how welcoming you are or how beautiful you home.


You may not want to invest in a new mattress. But you can invigorate your old one with the simple addition of a foam mattress topper.


Blended cotton/poly sheets
are easier to care for. Too bad! Have at least one set of high-end cotton or linen sheets available for your swappers.


People have strong options about pillows. Providing at least one fiber full and one down pillow per guest.


It is not difficult to give swappers the impression that your home is comfortable and luxurious. Just direct a little attention to the sleeping quarters. The rest of the home will take care of itself.