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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.
Chattel mortgages – How they work
Chattel mortgages are financing tools that can help businesses, homeowners and individuals acquire important assets. But what is it and how does it work? In this article, we’ll provide an overview of chattel mortgages, including what they are and how…
How to dog proof furniture – Top Tips
Dog lovers everywhere know the challenges of having a young puppy and a badly behaved dog in the home. But how do you dog proof furniture? Read on to learn our top tips for petowners who have dogs in the…
New hobby – Furniture making and key step
If like many homeowners you have found your forever home you might be looking for ways to personalise the space. If you are also looking for a new hobby consider furniture making. But take head, there are key steps you…
Make a home more spacious – Easy tips
If you struggle at home to find space to work or play in amongst the clutter then read this blog. In this article we offer homeowners some easy tips on how to make a home more spacious with just a…
How to ensure a property is solid
It can be surprising how many homeowners buy a property in a hurry some fail to ensure a property is solid, without a full structural survey. In this article we will describe why and how to ensure a property is…
Create an inviting homeowner profile – Tips
As new homeowner and petowner members join our Housesitmatch network we like to offer help. Some of the help is in the shape of handy tips on how to get the most out of their membership. One of the most…
House Sitter Checklist for Homeowners | What to Include
If you’re inviting a sitter to care for your home and pets in your absence read on. In this blog we offer the housesitters checklist top tips
New meta description – A clear checklist homeowners can give their house sitter. Cover contact details, pet routines, access notes and practical guidance to ensure a smooth sit.
Keep your local school in excellent condition – Here’s how
Remarkable though it may seem quite a number of our Housesitmatch clients are involved in teaching. Whether they are housesitters or home and petowners they may be teaching in the UK or abroad, helping to run schools. In this article,…
How to find the best catsitter – Top tips
Cat owners around the world know that felines can sometimes be remarkably independent and robust. Meanwhile other cats can be super sensitive to changes in their environment or routine. We all want the best possible care for our pets. That’s…