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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.
Sydney, Australia – Spectacular Spectacular!
There is so much to absorb on a first visit to Sydney, Australia – the views, the sunshine, the food, the stunning architecture. Fortunately, even on a short visit you can enjoy the city from many angles for free! Many…
Selling a mobile home – Things to know
Being a homeowner can mean many things. You can own an apartment, a house, a castle or a mobile home. And today a growing number of people including some of our housesitters live in mobile homes all over the world.…
7 Winter driveway maintenance tips
Living in a climate with harsh winters gives you extra responsibilities for care and maintenance of your home. Homeowners in cold climates know the perils of failing to manage the care of their property. In this article we offer you…
Pet Pancake Recipes: Treats for Happy Tails
Ever considered making pet pancakes for your beloved pet or your pet charges if you are a pet sitter? Read on to learn these great pet pancake recipes that we found. And enjoy the site of your pet having fun…
13 Tips to Keep Track of Your Stuff When House Sitting
If you are thinking of becoming a housesitter and spending time travelling by housesitting read this blog. It can be useful to learn and prepare by understanding the etiquette when house sitting, learning how to keep track of your stuff…
Need a bridge loan? Top 5 benefits
Are you planning to buy a new property but waiting for an imminent capital release from another asset? Many homeowners find themselves in this position. And often a temporary bridge loan can help. But before you make a decision for…
Maintain the roof of a house – Here’s why
Like every homeowner you probably worry about home maintenance in a number of ways. But oddly not everyone considers why or how to maintain the roof of a house. In this article we offer you a number of reasons for…
Top Tips for effective lawn care
If you are a homeowner with a lawn-garden or yard and then you need to consider how to manage your lawn. Effective lawn care will depend on a number of factors not least the location of your property and climate.…
Selling a house in need of repair
If you are a homeowner who is considering selling a house in need of repair, read on. In this article we offer a range of top tips to help you make good decisions to facilitate the sale depending on your…