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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.
Housesitter responsibilities: Pet induced damage?
One of the many concerns we hear about at Housesitmatch is regarding what housesitter responsibilities cover. Where do they begin and end we are asked repeatedly. Do they include covering damages to property by pets while you are housesitting for…
Find a dog sitter: Best at home pet care
Every pet owner knows the challenges of booking holidays away from home where the pets are not welcome. And if you have a dog or two you know they need special care, attention and stimulation and some become nervous away…
Securing Smart Homes – VPN top tips
If you have always dreamt of a Smart home or indeed have invested in one recently you may or may not be aware of the risks of hacking. Homeowners all over the world deploying smart technology at home are learning…
Petsitting a bearded dragon 5 Top Tips
If you are looking for an exotic pet sitter or a bearded dragon vacation feeder, consider finding a Housesitmatch pet sitter. Many of our sitters are used to petsitting a bearded dragon as part of their remit, and offer this…
Housesit in Argentina: Adventure housesit
While many homeowners on HouseSitMatch chose a new path after the Covid pandemic, few moved to the other side of the world and adopted a radically different lifestyle. Angela a keen traveller, relocated from Europe to the Andes! Read on…
What is House Sitting: Everything You Need to Know
What is House Sitting? If you are vaguely interested in the concept of being a house sitter but know little about it, you might be asking yourself what is house sitting? House sitting is a mutually beneficial arrangement between two…
11 Ideas for warehouse storage on your property
If you are a homeowner with a large estate and need storage facilities for your property maintenance equipment, or indeed you have other vehicles to store you may be considering warehouse storage on your property. Read on to learn and…
Best location for a new home – How to research
Whether you are a new homeowner or an experience one, when searching for the best location for a new home there are a number of things to remember. In this article we offer you some top tips on what to…
Sustainable living – 5 Tips for the eco-conscious
Whether you are a homeowner or renting your accommodation the practice of sustainable living is becoming very popular. But how do you bring your eco-conscious leanings and indeed philosophy into every day life? In this article we share some top…