We happen to live with another family...for over a yr and a half and it is working out perfectly. They own a very large home with 2 bedrooms not being used so I have 3/4 of a room for all my sewing stuff, I share, with the owner, the rest of the room, he has a drum set. We never set foot in that room at the same time! I cannot stand alot of noise!!! LOL They have been very generous with the space and I love having my own sewing room!