My in-laws have keys to my house. However, they often come unannounced and because we live so close to each other, they visit us everyday and whenever they feel like it. They are both retirees. How do you tell them that we need space. My husband does not speak to them. Whenever they visit, he would be in his study. I have tried dropping all kinds of subtle hints and even obvious ones but they are not taking it. I feel like changing the locks to my house. Any other suggestions?

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Maybe tell them in a nicer way. Another way is purposely go out when they are at your house, like that than they might get the hint. Of course it's not easy but if you think you need the privacy than you would need to try harder.