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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.
Designing a kitchen? Top 10 tips
All around the world homeowners get to the stage when their home needs a new kitchen. If you are considering designing a kitchen to redecorate this vital living space read on. In this article we offer you our top 10…
Choose cat safe houseplants – Here’s how
If you are a pet owner, a keen gardener, and keep cats at home then you will know the challenge of also keeping indoor plants. All cat lovers know the dangers of leaving cats home alone with indoor plants. If…
Choosing a mattress for home use – Top tips
When you finally own your own house and you start furnishing your home, make the right choices. Most homeowners love this stage and start by choosing a mattress for home. Here are some top tips to help you make the…
Modern living upgrades – Your living space
From time to time you need to look at your home décor with fresh eyes. Many homeowners refresh the look and feel of their home environment. Consider these modern living upgrades for your living space. It might inspire you! Modern…
List a home for sale – 6 Top tips
Many homeowners find the new year is a time they plan to list a home for sale. In this article we offer you some top tips on what to do and what to avoid as you begin to sell your…
Choose the right garage door – Here’s how
If you are a first time homeowner it can be a challenge to choose the right garage doors. There are some many issues to consider, the access and frame of the garage, the frequency of use and the purpose of…
Petsit like a friend anywhere in the world – Beijing anyone?
Little did Katie know when moving to Beijing that she’d miss a good neighbour from home who would occasionally petsit like a friend for no money for her. Katie teaches in the Chinese capital and as an expat she loves learning…
Make a dog friendly home – 4 Top tips
Experienced pet owners know that before you bring home a new pet you need to prepare your home. Here are our 4 top tips on how to make a dog friendly home to keep your pet safe and sound at…
Running a business from home? Manage the risks
Many of our Housesit Match members run businesses. It’s a common attribute we have found. And many of them perhaps like you dear reader will be looking at the rising cost of living, projected inflation figures and wondering how to…