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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.
Learning a second language for travel plus
Do you like travel? Have you ever thought of learning a second language? If you are an international housesitter you will know that having a second language will make travel a little easier. Plus there are many more benefits for…
How to manage a misbehaving dog
If you are a pet owner who has a poorly behaved dog, read this blog. In this article we offer top tips on how to manage a misbehaving dog and now to correct that behaviour. Top tips on how to…
What to know when repairing a roof
If you own a house or you are responsible for the roof on your property then you need to understand the content of this blog. In this article we offer homeowners all that is important to know when repairing a…
Avoid these mistakes when decorating a bedroom
Whether you are a homeowner or you are renting your home you can find inexpensive ideas when decorating a bedroom. Read on to learn the easy steps to take and more especially the mistakes to avoid. 6 Mistakes to avoid…
Prepare a home for your ageing parents – Here’s how
If you are considering bringing ageing parents to live with you then read this blog. In this article we offer homeowners top tips on how to prepare a home for your ageing parents. With suggestions on avoiding classic hazards, and…
Housesitting a menagerie
In this 2022 Housesit Match Blog Competition entry by Anel Ryan you will learn about the experience of two sitters housesitting a menagerie in Mexico. Read on to learn how they cared for a wide range of pets in a…
How to be good chicken sitters while housesitting
In this 2022 Housesit Match Competition Runner Up blog by Robert Bull you will learn about the experience of two intrepid chicken sitters. Read on to learn how they cared for a whole chicken coup and saved two chickens who…
Professional home repairs – Who to hire
Whether you are a home owner or a renter you will from time to time need some professional home repairs. The over riding question always is who do you hire? IN this article we offer you a short guide to…
How much energy does a dishwasher use
Today during our cost of living crisis many of us are wondering about cutting out electrical luxuries and energy costs. So perhaps like other homeowners you are wondering about the costs of running electrical luxuries with questions like – How…