Dear Dáithí: My parents are treating my house like a second home

My parents have got into a bit of routine of coming to stay at weekends, and while I enjoy their company, I really want some space of my own

Crowded house: How do I tell my parents to give me space without insulting them or making them think I don't appreciate all that they've done for me? Picture :iStock

Dear Dáithí, 

My parents have started treating my house like a second home, and I don’t know how to tell them they need to give me some space.