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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.
Improving HVAC efficiency – Top Tips and Tricks
In some countries most of us use HVAC systems for air conditioning. It’s essential in not weather and in high season. But how do we manage the systems as part of our regular home maintenance? If this applies to you…
Fascinating housesitting in the Scottish Borders
As founder of Housesitmatch it has been my real pleasure to venture to new housesits in a new locations. Yet one of the greatest pleasures is venturing into Northumberland and the North East of England. Housesitting in the Scottish Borders…
Top solar panel brands for your roof and equipment
If you are converting to or adding solar energy to your mix, then you need to research solar panel brands. Homeowners all around the world are planning solar panel installation at home and some are installing the panels themselves. Here…
How to incorporate rattan in home decor
When many of us look to decorate our homes we consider the look and feel. Some of us prefer a classic retro feel and many homeowners today want a sustainable feel. Incorporate rattan in home decor and you will find…
Seasonal bathroom renovation – The 12 Tips
After a long cold winter the thought of a change of season can be exciting for anyone, housesitter or homeowner. If you are inspired and are planning a seasonal bathroom renovation to refresh your home read on. We offer you…
House Sitting Helped Me Retire in Portugal
When Kelly Hayes-Raitt, veteran housesitter, hung up her full-time house sitting hat, she decided to retire in Portugal. Here’s how house sitting helped her relocation. Want to retire in Portugal, then read on… How housesitting helped me retire in Portugal…
Spruce up a home exterior – Here’s how
There comes a time for every homeowner when the need to spruce up their home exterior becomes important. This might be because a house sale is scheduled, or perhaps because you are planning an internal renovation. Keeping a clean and…
Make home improvements stress free – 22 Tips
If you are planning to make home renovations whether your plans are small or large, read this blog. In this article we offer all homeowners with such plan 22 top tips on how to make home improvements stress free. How…
End of tenancy cleaning – DIY vs Professional
When you rent an apartment or house and when you come to the end of your rental period you need to clean up. Before you leave you need to decide whether you are gong to do a DIY clean or…