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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.
Declutter the garage – Remove dead cars
If you are like the rest of us homeowners all over refusing to declutter the garage because that ‘thing’ might be of use one day, then read this blog. But if you are hoarding a dead care and losing a…
Pet Transportation Best Stress-Free Guide
If you are moving home and considering pet transportation, plan well ahead. As every expat pet owner will tell you this can be a stressful time for anyone moving across a country let alone internationally. So whether you are planning…
Why I House Sit for Free — 8 Sitters Tell Their Stories
HouseSit Match’s philosophy is based on mutual collaboration between sitters and pet owners. It is one of the house sitting websites that offers a variety of house and pet sitting assignments for housesitters and petsitters who exchange their services for…
Choosing a bed – Professional top tips
Whether you run a home or a B&B choosing a bed for occasional housesitters or regular guests is an important decision. In this article we offer top tips gathered from hotel professionals about why people are selecting Zip and Link…
House sitter in Madeira – Grand Tour
The opportunity to visit Madeira took my breath away. As a visitor and house sitter in Madeira I was sort of used to landing in new locations and relishing new and unexpected experiences. And when you are invited by a…
6 Reasons to leave pets with a sitter when travelling
Taking your pets overseas might sound like a fantastic idea. However, the reality sees you stuck with a small bundle of joy you’re going to need to watch whole time you’re en route. Here are six reasons to leave pets…
19 Tips for Successfully House Sitting in Lisbon
Recent American immigrant to Portugal Kelly Hayes-Raitt shares her tips for house sitting in Lisbon as a way to explore her new home town. 19 Practical Tips for Successful House Sitting in Lisbon By Kelly Hayes-Raitt 18 months ago, I…
7 Useful Tips for Garden Sitting with Permaculture
Intrepid housesitter Silvina Lipari learns permaculture techniques while garden sitting in Europe. Read on to learn her top tips drawn from her experience garden sitting around Europe. 7 Useful Tips for Garden Sitting with Permaculture By Silvina Lipari House sitting…
3 Top tips on Cat Litter Boxes
If as a pet owner you have cats or you are planning to become a cat owner to bring cats into your home you need to plan cat litter boxes early. Read on to learn our three top tips on…