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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.
Backyard enhancements for year-round outdoor enjoyments
If as a homeowner you have a property with outdoor space, you will want to make the most of that space year round. In this article we offer homeowners a selection of backyard enhancements for year-round outdoor enjoyments. Read on…
Lawn care for pristine gardens – Helpful guide
If you are responsible for maintaining a garden, you will know that lawn care can be the essential crux to achieving pristine gardens. Whether you are a homeowner or a housesitter read our lawn care guide to help you improve…
Children fire and pet safety top tips
If you have children or pets at home you will have deep awareness of the need for fire safety on your property and elsewhere. Pet owners especially need to be mindful of seasonal fire risks especially when you are out…
Vacation tips – Rentals including airport shuttle
When you are preparing to go on holiday consider these vacation tips as a way to make life easier. Whether you are a petowner and need to organise a petsitter ahead of time, or you need to plan your travel…
Install a granny annexe – 4 Reasons why
If you are a homeowner considering whether to install a granny annexe read this blog. In the article we offer 4 reasons why this is a good idea. 4 Reasons why installing a granny annexe is a great idea When…
How to keep house clean
Whether you are a homeowner or a housesitter learning to keep house clean and tidy is really important. In this blog we offer you some top tips on the best practice house keeping. How to keep house clean and tidy…
Rabbit sitter or rabbit owner – Rabbit care essentials
If you are a pet owner who loves and owns rabbits, or a rabbit sitter who prefers rabbits as petsitting charges, read on. In this blog we offer some essential notes on rabbit care that you need to know. Rabbits…
Home boiler care – What you need to know
Every homeowner with a heating system in their home will likely have a boiler of some kind. However, that doesn’t mean that everyone who has a boiler understands home boiler care. In this article we offer you all you need…
Winter home preparation – Checklist
If you are a homeowner or a long term housesitter caring for property for snowbirds you need to prepare the the home for Winter. In this article we offer you a Winter home preparation checklist. Read on to learn our…