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Welcome to the HouseSit Match Blog
Our blogs are stories shared by our housesitting team, and members who have benefited from the affordable travel, home and pet care made possible through our membership network. We hope you enjoy the blogs. Please take a moment to leave your feedback.
Environmental Conservation and Top Remediation Services
Whether you are a homeowner with property or a housesitter caring for property environmental conservation is becoming a priority for all of us. There are remediation services with diverse strategies that can mitigate the impact of pollution and promote sustainable…
Replace the House Roof – 6 Top Signs
If your are a homeowner or responsible for a property check the roof. There are some clear signs when you need to replace the house roof, and you need to be aware. Read this article to learn the six top…
Understand Pet Insurance: Essential Medical Coverage for Your Pets
If you are a pet owner you will want to protect your pets health as well as your own. Learning to understand pet insurance is important to ensure you are prepared and have purchased adequate cover that doesn’t cost you…
Water Damage Events and How to Respond
If you own property you are always mindful of the threat of water damage events. Homeowners in some locations suffer more than others, and some are better prepared than others. Read on to learn about how to respond and prepare…
The Appeal of Garden Rooms for Creativity and Comfort
Many homeowners, especially in the Northern hemisphere, create a garden room to give them light and sun year round. The appeal of garden rooms is broader, and increasingly they are created to cultivate creativity and comfort at home. Read on…
The Role of an Electrician – Inspires Confidence
Ever wondered about the role of an electrician? For most of us whether homeowner or housesitter when the electricity fails in a property and flicking the trip switch doesn’t work we call the electrician and hope for the best. But…
House Sitting in Africa? My Top 16 Considerations for Piercing this Incredible Continent
House sitting in Africa was not at the top of Kelly Hayes-Raitt’s travel bucket list when she started house sitting 15 years ago. But as she explored outer corners of the world, she realized she might be able to house…
Need High-end Boiler Insurance? Read on
Winter can be a worrying time with electricity bills and the cold weather can expose the fragility of your heating system. Taking a high-end boiler insurance can give homeowners peace of mind no matter how old your heating system. Read…
Outdoor Dog Kennel – Should You Get One?
As pet owners, we all want our pets to be cozy and comfortable, and one of the ways we can ensure this in our outdoor spaces is with an outdoor dog kennel. But why should you get one and what…