https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 20 May 2026 19:58:57 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-tours#post-1688278 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 08:41:34 +0000 snowjewelz 1688278@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think it's rude either; it's natural that people want a tour and I love to give them! One of our spare rooms is totally empty anyway! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-tours#post-1687224 Sun, 08 Jun 2014 09:11:13 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 1687224@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Arden: don't joke with me!!! I really hope so:) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-tours#post-1687217 Sun, 08 Jun 2014 08:57:10 +0000 blackbird 1687217@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think it's rude! I love seeing friends new homes and oohing and aahing. People are always excited to show off their homes. I have no problem showing mine, even if it is messy. It's a home with a toddler. Deal. But I've lived here 6 years now, so I don't really have "new" guests </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-tours#post-1687182 Sun, 08 Jun 2014 07:56:28 +0000 lamariniere 1687182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think it's rude and I do ask sometimes, depending on who it is. Our home is generally presentable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-tours#post-1687105 Sun, 08 Jun 2014 01:57:31 +0000 Boogs 1687105@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always clean because DH tends to offer tours, and not just for first time visitors. He will show people projects he has done since they were last visiting. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-tours#post-1687090 Sun, 08 Jun 2014 00:38:14 +0000 Applesandbananas 1687090@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think it's rude but I wouldn't ask. We always close the doors to the bedrooms and bathrooms because of LO and our pets and if I give a tour, I don't open them unless they're presentable. No one has ever pushed the issue. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-tours#post-1687077 Sun, 08 Jun 2014 00:11:48 +0000 StbHisMrs 1687077@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't ask, but I LOVE looking at houses. (I browse the mls page for fun ;) )<br /> I do pick up every room before we have company. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-tours#post-1687054 Sat, 07 Jun 2014 23:33:59 +0000 Arden 1687054@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CupQuakeWalk: I will come visit you when I'm up there next summer. :P</p> <p>And I vote rude. If someone asked I'd be like "Nope. I live here, it's not a museum." </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-tours#post-1687041 Sat, 07 Jun 2014 22:54:35 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 1687041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babyjmama: hahahaha awe thanks. I WISH you could come visit soooo badly :( I know MI isn't exactly a vacation hot spot though :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-tours#post-1685960 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 20:37:30 +0000 doodlepoodle 1685960@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CupQuakeWalk: I wouldn't ask for a tour if your house unless I had a motorized wheelchair, I can't cover all that sq ft! ;-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-tours#post-1685959 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 20:36:03 +0000 doodlepoodle 1685959@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love seeing homes, not to be snoopy. But because I have a genuine curiosity of how different layouts work! I don't ask for tours but I do offer them to first time guests, if the house is in good shape. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-tours#post-1684689 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 11:09:14 +0000 fancyfunction 1684689@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would never ask for a tour but would gladly go on one if offered. :) If someone is coming to my home for the first time, I'll offer a tour. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-tours#post-1684675 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 11:03:55 +0000 Mrs.Someone 1684675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I kind of agree it's a little rude, unless its a new house/housewarming party. Though, at the same time I don't mind if someone pokes around a little bit since we keep our house pretty clean. I would just never ask myself! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-tours#post-1684668 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 11:01:37 +0000 Ree723 1684668@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always clean and offer a tour if it's their first time over! I also love to do the opposite as well - I love house tours! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-tours#post-1684627 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 10:47:08 +0000 Andrea 1684627@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am fine with showing people around but not into the master. I feel like that is a private zone so I have only shown a few people. It works out because most of our bedrooms are on the main level with our master being upstairs so I just say "oh yeah, my master is up there" and change the subject. :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-tours#post-1684599 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 10:37:58 +0000 avivoca 1684599@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love seeing people's houses, but there are some rooms in mine that aren't clean right now. I just hope they can look past the chaos in those rooms. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-tours#post-1684500 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 10:12:33 +0000 MsLipGloss 1684500@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would never ask for a tour. While our house stays pretty much picked up, there are places that are likely not picked up just before people come over (like our bathroom . . . there is probably still stuff on the counter and toys strewn about from LO playing while I get ready . . . and the office probably has a ton of paperwork out (and boxes waiting to go down to the basement in it), and I would be horribly embarrassed if someone sprung a tour request on me.</p> <p>ETA: TL/DR: I think it's rude to ask! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-tours#post-1684460 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 10:05:11 +0000 pui 1684460@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah I'd clean just in case. I don't really think it's rude to want to see your home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-tours#post-1684452 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 10:04:16 +0000 Alivoo01 1684452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If it's their first time over, they always ask for a tour or we offer by asking them if they wanna see the house! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-tours#post-1684444 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 10:02:25 +0000 Anagram 1684444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If it's their first time coming over, I always assume they want to see the place and clean everywhere (even the closet, which my husband thinks is overboard). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-tours#post-1684441 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 10:01:54 +0000 Smurfette 1684441@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always clean in case they ask. Or I offer a tour. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-tours#post-1684439 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 10:01:46 +0000 MrsTiz 1684439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think i've ever asked for a tour, but I LOOOVE seeing in peoples houses. I clean the whole house if someone who hasn't been over before is coming..if they've been there before I only clean the living room and kitchen! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-tours#post-1684437 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 10:01:25 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 1684437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It is rude ;) I mean, I'd never ask unless when I made plans I said something, "hey can I come for a housewarming visit?" And brought a gift.<br /> But, either way: I usually clean the whole house just in case! You never know were a guest will end up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-tours#post-1684436 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 10:01:09 +0000 mrsjyw 1684436@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When we first moved, our friends wanted to see our house and we openly obliged! </p> <p>We've been here almost five! :O years now and no one asks for a tour! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-tours#post-1684434 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 10:00:59 +0000 HLK208 1684434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never ask! If they offer, I'll look. I always try to pick up each room to make it presentable if people are coming over though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-tours#post-1684433 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 10:00:56 +0000 autumnlove 1684433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My friends always ask for tours! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-tours#post-1684431 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 10:00:34 +0000 swurlygurl 1684431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If it's a person who's never been over before, I like to show off my house. </p> <p>It does throw me off guard when MIL or SIL ask to see upstairs to check out whatever work we've been doing. Uumm... I haven't picked up my underwear off the floor yet, and L's room is a mess, and there's a load of towels on the floor in the hallway!</p> <p>@babyjmama: Apparently I should have asked to see a tour of your house! ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-tours#post-1684426 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 09:59:59 +0000 septca 1684426@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love to see other people's houses, so often offer tours! :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-tours#post-1684424 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 09:59:49 +0000 oliviaoblivia 1684424@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always clean everything too. Though I'm the one always asking for tours. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/home-tours#post-1684423 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 09:59:43 +0000 Bookish 1684423@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babyjmama: I always clean in case of a tour! I love seeing people's houses, so I always assume they want to see mine :silly: </p>