what about Ikea or Wayfair?

Do you have a link for this life changing chair??

Who did you hear it from (don't need to say), but tell your brother this then, as he is co-owner

Or Steelcase

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I love when people post about something amazing and so fantastic they just had to rush out and get it themselves because it basically changed/improved their life in a huge way...and don't say what it actually was.

Of course it's still an option. You can ask your brother for the keys back, low-key tell him that you've changed your mind or just lie and say you're going to be there. It is your house.

At the end of the day, it sounds like you're just not comfortable with this. What I'm trying to explain is that this is totally fine. You can be unapologetic about this. You can be polite but firm. It doesn't matter if you already said yes, you can change your mind. If you're this close to an airport, you're also close to hotels that this guy can stay at. Full stop.

If you're worried about someone opening the fridge and just eating food, then yeah there's nothing you can do short of not letting this person stay in your house. Otherwise, lock valuables up (or take them with you).

Not just any office chair.

You need to buy a Herman Miller

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TIL people pay ridiculous amounts for chairs that suck

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My LPT? Relax. Is this a normal person that your family know well (even if you don’t)? The vibe I getting from you is that this is not a good person. Is that true? Or are you just being paranoid? If the former, relax. They’ll probably be very appreciative and respectful of your house.

If you have serious things of value, yes lock them up (I have a small fireproof safe for stuff like that. I highly recommend it). But taping your fridge? Seriously? Who cares if they open you fridge for a glass of OJ or make a sandwhich? I know you’re doing them a favor, but they’re a guest, show some level of hospitality.

If you have reason to not trust this person specifically, then tell them they need a hotel. But if not, know that most people are kind and respectful, and will be appreciative of a place to sleep before catching an early flight. As much as the work can sometimes be a scary and dark place, most people are honest, and caring, and respectful. I don’t think you have anything to fearz

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Lol

I will have to disagree with OP and some of the commentators.

If your family member is asking a favor, especially a favor that does not cost you, consider it a gift and an opportunity to connect with the person.

Take a leap of faith and trust the person.

You may not know, but a generation ago such things were completely normal.

A Few generations ago it was normal to offer a night stay to strangers.

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Just lock up your valuables. It's fine to trust them about the rest. They might open the fridge, make a sandwich but you can let that slide. Nothing more than that can happen.

To be honest? A distant family member is no different than a stranger to me. I’d back out of the arrangement. I’d never let someone I don’t know we’ll stay in my apartment under any circumstances. Even if I’m there. You’re under no obligation to do so. Ask the visitor to get a hotel. You can make up any excuse you want.

Yep, same for me. I work from home in my gaming chair 5 days a week, sometimes 6 if I do OT & I wouldn't change it for anything.

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