If you’re excited to take an extended vacation or even an educational trip with your family, it’s important that you capitalize on your home while you are gone. Many people might balk at the idea of opening up their home to a stranger. But having fellow travelers stay in your home while you are away is nothing but a life-enriching experience, not to mention positive for your bank account. And who knows, maybe you could even do a home swap with a family that resides in your destination, thus saving thousands of dollars in accommodation fees.