There was an article in the last week or so, I thought NYTimes, but I
can't find it there, on women who cook, do housework or other chores
in exchange for a free room. I can't figure out a way to search for
this article, and I really need a copy. Can you get me a copy, pdf or
at least a citation?

Thank you.

Dear tinatinuviel-ga,

From your description I believe that it is this article which appears
in Time online dated Monday, Apr. 24, 2006.
"Wanted: New Roommaid
Willing to swap free rent for chores? A new living arrangement falls
back on old-school gender roles"
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1186562,00.html

I hope I have correctly identified the article. If I have not, or the
answer is unclear, then please ask for clarification of this research
before rating the answer. I shall respond to the clarification request
as soon as I receive it.
Thank you
answerfinder

Search strategy
Searched: chores housework, on a newspaper database which indicated it
was Time Magazine. Then searched for the headline on Google.

Not exactly what you're looking for but it might interest you.

Trade Private Room on 20 Acre Ranch for Housekeeping
http://tampa.craigslist.org/bar/150135795.html

I think they are called "wives". Thanks, I'll be here all week.