Guests.
No surprises in the kitchen at 7am.
Guests are fine; surprise guests are friction. The Shack's guest notices let a housemate flag who's coming, when, and for how long — so the house plans around it instead of discovering it.
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It keeps the social contract of shared living intact with about ten seconds of effort.
Why houses use it
Heads-up, not permission
A lightweight notice that keeps everyone informed.
Dates and duration
One dinner or a week-long stay — the house knows what to expect.
On the calendar
Guest stays appear alongside the household's other plans.
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How to use Guests in The Shack
- 01
Post the notice
Who's coming, when, and how long.
- 02
House adjusts
Everyone can plan showers, dinners and quiet nights accordingly.
Common questions
Is this a guest approval system?
It's whatever your house wants it to be — at minimum a heads-up, and houses that want more formality can pair it with a poll or a house rule.
Works well with
Put guests on autopilot.
Create a household, invite your housemates, and have everything under control by tonight.
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