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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.
10 Best Practices Home Furniture Styles
Every homeowner tries to make the most of their living space. But how much effort goes into home furniture selection, styling and layout? In this article we offer our top 10 best practices for home furniture with safety in mind.…
Top tips to safeguard a home investment
If you are making the leap to become a homeowner with long term commitment to a mortgage for a home investment you need to safeguard that capital investment. You are putting a lot of money into your property and need…
Best ways to heat a home
One of the big challenges for homeowners especially in a cold climate is how to heat a home economically. In this article we offer a description of the best ways to heat your home with a cost conscious frame of…
House Sitting in Melbourne at Christmas is Magical!
Melbourne native and housesitter Jill Shelton shares her favourite things to do while house sitting in Melbourne at Christmas. In this article she tells us about what she loves and appreciates, and shares some of the best experiences from her…
Top dog flu symptoms – What to do
If you are a dog owner and your dog is acting as if they are under the weather, you need to assess their symptoms. Look out for these dog flu symptoms listed below and if you suspect your dog has…
Relax at home in ambient conditions
One of the ways homeowners can create the perfect ambient conditions to relax at home is by following a number of best practice guidelines for temperature and climate control. How To Achieve Optimal Ambient Conditions To Relax At Home Picture…
Best modern furniture for home
Many homeowners find home decor a challenge. Do you incorporate modern furniture, traditional piece or a mix of both? In this article we focus on some of the best pieces of modern furniture to add to your home decor regardless…
Dry rot for homeowners 101
One of the fears many new homeowners have is finding dry rot or some other form of timber decay or structure impairment in a recently purchased property. Read on to learn our top tips on the causes of dry rot…
Most affordable Trip To London – 9 Tips
If you love travel to the UK then consider planning an affordable trip to London. Many people are put off visiting the capital because of the fear of what it might cost them. By housesitting UK and planning your spend…