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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.

Planning a self-build project? Top Tips
If you are planning a self-build project as a homeowner, read this article. In this blog we offer you some top tips to help you prepare for success. Tips to help you succeed with your self-build project Self-build projects are…

Air quality at home – All you need to know
As every homeowner knows one vital way to manage the health and well being at home is to manage the air quality at home. Read on to learn our top tips and all you need to know about important air…

Travelling with a pet – Things you need
As a pet owner do you find yourself travelling with a pet from time to time? Most people on our site prefer to find a trusted petsitter, but occasionally you need to or want to take your pet with you.…

6 Patio décor ideas for outdoor living
Every homeowner with a garden likes to make the most of their outdoor space. And if you have considered building a patio or decorating a patio then you need to know these 6 patio décor ideas. They are a great…

Housesitting retiree Bragi lives in other people’s homes
From time to time we are fortunate to secure some press exposure for our housesitting service in the media. We are delighted to share this press interview with our housesitting retiree Bragi Jónsson who has been housesitting with us for…

How to properly train a dog
If you are a pet owner you know that some pets really benefit from some basic training especially if they live in the home. If you are dog owner you know that this is essential. So read on to learn…

Bed size – How to choose the best for you
If you are furnishing your home and or choosing a bed for the first time, consider the bed size. Every experienced homeowner knows that when selecting the bed that will make you most comfortable you need to select a size…

Garden furniture – Choosing the best materials
If you own property and you are looking for garden furniture read this blog. Many homeowners seek advice when it comes to choosing outdoor furniture made with the right materials. Read on to learn more. How to choose the best…

Buying a foreclosure home – Your guide
If you are looking at buying a foreclosure home to become a homeowner then read this article. In this blog we offer a guide to help you navigate the process, by giving you an example of buying a foreclosure home…

