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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.
Housesitters decorate a home: Posters
A challenge for long term sitters if how to feel at home in a new environment. How long term housesitters decorate a home especially for a long stay has been a fairly well kept secret. The secret is they use…
6 Top Tips for garden maintenance and care
As a homeowner with an outdoor space to care for garden maintenance and care can be a major concern most of the year. We love them but gardens need a lot of work! We have six easy tips to keep…
Top tips to choosing local home inspectors
When every homeowner buys a home there is a recommended protocol to follow including hiring local home inspectors. The rationale for going local is fairly self-evident but how you go about it may not be. Read on to learn our…
Gardening for Beginners – 10 Top Tips
Whether you own your own garden as a homeowner or not, learning gardening for beginners can be a huge joy brining many benefits. Read on to learn our top 10 tips on how to become a gardener and reap the…
In-House Dog Sitters: 22 DOs and DON’Ts Meeting a New Dog
In-house dog sitter Kelly Hayes-Raitt shares the tips she’s picked up greeting hundreds of dogs around the world. In-House Dog Sitters: 22 DOs and DON’Ts for Successfully Meeting a New Dog #22 Will Rock Your Dog-Sitting World! By Kelly Hayes-Raitt…
How to Spot Damp and How to Fix It
If you are a homeowner and you suspect you have a damp problem read on. In this article we share how to spot damp and also how to fix the problem. We offer a clear description of the key indicators…
Housesit UK – A Grand year of adventure
It may surprise you to know, those who know meas founder of HouseSit Match, that my housesit UK year of adventure has delivered more remarkable discoveries than a few blogs could ever possibly describe. However, in the spirit of wanting…
Need to Consider Commercial Roofing? Top Guide
As a homeowner or a property owner if you ever need to consider commercial roofing read on. We offer an excellent guide for local businesses and home businesses. Commercial Roofing Top Guide for Home Businesses Photo by Mitch Fox What…
Harrow Pet Sitter and The Boys’ Den
Meet Robin our Harrow pet sitter who cared for Blair and Lean in a ‘smart’ home. Robin tells us of his Harrow sitter tales and adventures with these adorable dogs an a great location. Read on to learn more about…