Blog Post Categories
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.
Sagging roof indicates what issues?
If you have recently become a homeowner and bought a house make sure you run routine checks on the roof. You need to check for a sagging roof. Even small patches of uneven surfaces can be signs of trouble. Read…
Rental properties – How to manage them
If you are a homeowner and are planning to or have rental properties, read this article. In this blog we offer expert tips on property maintenance to ensure they retain their value. How to take care of your rental properties…
Protect your home from flooding
If as a homeowner you are concerned about flooding read this blog. In this article we offer top tips on how to protect your home from floods. What can you do to protect your home from floods? Check the location…
Sitters Be Warned: You Need to Sell Yourself
If you are new to house sitting then listen up. Sitters experienced or new to the activity will know that there is something in the profile that can help you get that gig. But how do you start? Sitters, you…
Travelling in Dubai before buying property
There are people who buy property and become homeowner in their home town. There are others who work as expats abroad and so find they buy property in another country. Then there are those who look further afield for unique…
Selecting a family dog – Top Tips
If you are planning on getting a family dog for you and your children to care for and play with read on. Many petowners have to think more carefully when they introduce a new pet especially a dog to their…
Holiday dog sit – Tips for petcare
Experienced pet sitters Jacqueline and Glenn have cared for dogs all over the world by pet sitting. They started travelling with a single holiday dog sit. Now, they travel year-round enjoying pet care while they enjoy their extended holiday. Holiday…
Best practice home cleaning and maintenance for Sitters
The best practice experience of home cleaning and maintenance from the perspective of a housesitter is worth noting. Housesitters and petsitters have a vast amount of experience in home care. Here are some top tips you should know if you…
Decking? Why hire a deck builder
If as a homeowner you have toyed with the idea of building decking in your garden or yard, read on. Many people toy of making the decking a home DIY project. However, there maybe more reasons to hire a deck…