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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.
How to maintain windows on an old building
As every homeowner knows home maintenance makes many demands on us. Windows in particular are a challenge to keep clean and in serviceable condition. In this article we help you learn more about how to maintain windows on an old…
Having a home gym – The benefits
When you reach a certain again it can be a real chore to go out of the house to hit the gym. Regular exercise is so essential for us all, especially as we get older. As a homeowner you know…
Overhauling a garden – Top Tips
Every homeowner with a yard and garden needs to keep an eye on the outdoor space. Ever needed to overhaul a garden because you turned your back for a week or 8? Without careful maintenance you will find yourself playing…
Choosing dog food – Go-to-guide for first time pet parents
Every new pet owner worries about a number of things regarding pet care. It’s only natural if pet ownership is new to you. Read on to learn about choosing dog food in our Go-To-Guide for first time pet parents. Choosing…
Buy carpets for home – Reasons why
If you are trying to decorate your home it can be perplexing with all the decisions, especially when deciding on carpets for home. Do you paint or wallpaper, do you carpet the floors. As every homeowner knows each decision has…
Fixing the roof of a house – 6 Key points
There comes a time in the ownership of a house when the roof needs repair or in the worst case scenario a new construction. It can be every homeowner‘s night mare to have to foot the bill for a reconstruction.…
Need storage for a house move?
Most homeowners find moving house one of the most traumatic life experiences. Certainly preparation helps any event of this magnitude. It is always useful to find extra storage for a house move as a space to keep furniture and boxed…
How to sell a house fast – 3 Top Tips
If you have decided to sell your home you may want or need to speed up the process. As a homeowner it may be useful to read these three impactful tips on how to sell a house fast. Read on…
What is subleasing? 5 Reasons why it’s a good idea
if like many homeowners this year you are thinking of alternative ways of living to save money, consider subleasing. Some people are getting out of the rental trap by housesitting, others are turning to live with relatives to save money.…