I have a revolving door of college students and young adults staying at my home. Instead of paying rent, they take care of some chores for me.

I have a revolving door of college students and young adults staying at my home. Instead of paying rent, they take care of some chores for me.

Instead of paying rent, I have the young men who stay at my house help out with chores. (author not pictured)Nikada/Getty ImagesMy large home felt quiet and empty after my husband passed away. My son suggested I host his friend whose housing fell through at nearby college.Since then, I've hosted several young adults. Instead of paying rent, they do chores for me.A few years ago, my older son asked if his friend Mark could stay with us temporaril…