Justine Drejer

Dual Living Justine Drejer

With the cost of living spiraling ever higher, and home-ownership an increasingly unattainable dream for many, living with extended family offers an exciting array of financial and social opportunities. In this hands-on book, dual living veteran, Justine Drejer, offers practical and easy-to-implement guidelines for families that want to take on the challenge of living together, including: -Is dual living right for you and your family? -What will you gain from dual living? -What to expect when you move in together -Hands-on exercises to help you decide if dual living will work for your family -Making dual living work - Getting the basics in place -Setting up the family finances in a fair and effective manner -Getting the chores done without conflict -Setting up the living arrangements in the best possible way -Pointers to keep in mind if you are renovating or building for dual living -Strategies for coping with the challenges of dual living -Effective handling of conflict between family members -Coping with less privacy and personal space -Coping with interfering family members -Dealing with offensive personal habits -Dealing with slackers -Taking dual living to the next level and getting the most out of your lifestyle