Since I never have any overnight guests, I changed the "guest" room into my quilting room. Prior to that I had all my "tools" in a roller cart that would travel with me from my kitchen (machine on counter top) to the television room (hoop for hand quilting). When I finished with the machine I would put my blocks into a drawer in the roller cart and put machine on the floor. It worked for me... just a little easier not to put it up at night. I applaud you on your financial endeavors... we do what we have to do... good luck to you.