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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.
Attract birds to the garden – 7 Top tips
Many homeowners who have an outdoor space or yard love the idea of supporting wildlife. Finding ways to attract birds to the garden is one way to enrich the natural history of your outdoor space. How do you attract birds…
9 Tips When House Sitters Oversee Staff
Veteran house sitter Jill Shelton spills her secrets for when house sitters oversee staff. Read her fascinating blog drawn from extensive personal experience to learn her top tips for other housesitters. 9 Tips When House Sitters Oversee Staff One of…
Experienced real estate agents are best
When a homeowner comes to sell their property usually they are moving to another property or have a deadline of some other kind. Find experienced real estate agents to help you buy or sell your house. Read on to learn…
Keeping canvas pet portraits at home
As a pet owner you will know the joy and heartbreak of having and losing a pet. May of us take photos and some have them printed as keepsakes. Have you ever considered creating memories of your pets in canvas…
Home office design: Personal workspace
No matter where in the world you live, your home office design could be considered the true reflection of your most productive self. As a homeowner if you have the opportunity to create or customize your own home office, choosing…
12 Ways House Sitting Retirees Benefit
Kelly Hayes-Raitt, an early house sitting retiree, shares her insider tips gleaned from 12 years of full-time global house sitting. Read this article if you are considering what to do next in retirement. House sitting opens the door for travel…
6 Best pets for a student household
Many students dread leaving home when the times comes to go to college. They fear missing their pets from home. But what are the best pets for a student household? Read this article written by petowners to learn our recommendations…
How to Break Bad News to Petowners: 14 Tips
Anyone who has been petsitting for someone else knows the fear and trepidation of having to break bad news to pet owners. If a pet is old or unexpectedly ill it can be a worry. So how do you break…
Ethical pet ownership in college
If you have always wanted to be a petowner but never had the chance while living at home you may think that in college will be an opportunity. Before you take that step read this article on ethical pet ownership…