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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.
Cataracts in Cats: Guide to Cloudy Eyes
If like many petowners who own cats you’ve experienced cataracts in cats you’ll know that cats are good at hiding illness and especially problems with their eyes. You need to look out for cloudy eyes, and try to distinguish between…
Home Air Conditioner Installation Top Tips
We’re finding that homeowners are choosing to install home air conditioners in a wider range of geographies than in previous years. Some say it is because of climate change and hotter drier Summers. When it comes to installing your AC…
Best House Sitting Camera Policy & Smart Home House Sitting Etiquette
Whether you are a homeowner or a housesitter looking for a quick summary of the definitive house sitting camera policy and smart home boundaries – read on. In this article we offer you the HouseSit Match essential rules for a…
How to Protect a Home Exterior Top Tips
There are many ways to protect a home exterior and for new homeowners these top tips may help. In this article we review all the easy steps that you can take before a trip and even before finding a housesitter…
Winter Apartment Safety Top Tips
Few homeowners consider Winter apartment safety issues in the Summer, but perhaps that is the best time to plan ahead and get ready for the cold weather. In this article we offer some top tips to help protect your home…
How to Find Housesitters – Top Guide
Many people ask me how to find housesitters, and as a founder of the HousesitMatch.com house sitting platform I am happy to share my comprehensive guide on where to find a housesitter. In this article you will find a step…
House Sitting Trail Leads to Top Tale: A House Sitter’s Story
From time to time our housesitters share literary discoveries found along the house sitting trail. Some like this one by Maria Vano conjure up childhood memories of Winnie the Pooh and Christopher Robin, Poohsticks and the 100 Acre Wood. Read…
How Interest Rates Affect Homeowners
Many homeowners buy property and take a mortgage without knowing how changes in interest rates affect them. In this article we offer you a review of how variations in interest rates will affect you whether small or large. Read on…
Emotions Influence Property Decisions Top Tips To Avoid Buying Under Influence
Many new homeowners are unaware of how emotions can influence property decisions. But it’s true. The excitement you feel when you see a property that seems to meet all your needs can over ride any hesitation and cautionary steps. In…