In our house, having company stay with us equals dark circles, a backache and lots of yawning. And no, that’s not just because the in-laws are here (again). It’s because we don’t have a guest room, which means when Aunt Nancy announces she’s coming down for a surprise visit, we get relegated to the basement air mattress so that she can have our room. Not a pretty picture.
But there’s a solution that may be more affordable than putting an addition on the house. Amazon now sells DIY guest houses that you can assemble yourself right in your own backyard. And no, that’s not a fancy way of saying “pitch a tent.” These are legit solid-wood structures that could serve as a guest room, she shed, Zen den—whatever extra space you’re looking for. Here, seven of the best DIY guest houses available on Amazon.
