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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.
Add value to property in these amazing ways
As a homeowner who values their property you will doubtless be interested in how to add value to property. In this article we have outlined a number of ways to help you improve the value of your home, based on…
Keeping Pets in Dubai: Regulations and Essential Tips
Dubai is a wonderful destination for holidays and work. For many people who live and work in the city keeping pets in Dubai can be important for their family and lifestyle. But whether you are a homeowner or a housesitter,…
Revamp a bathroom to look brand new
Do you look at each room in your home from time to time and wish you could have them redone? Move the style magazines in and let the style magazines have their way. Actually as a homeowner you could do…
Minimalist home décor – Dos and don’ts
From time to time every homeowner decides to have a clear out of clutter. Decluttering can be addictive and soon you find yourself attacking the whole house to make space. Some of us find it really appealing to aim for…
Protect your home from wildlife
Today whether you live in the town or the country you may find wildlife in your garden. And you need to protect your home from wildlife. Sometimes the wildlife becomes braver and even enters the home. If you’re a homeowner…
Decorate a bedroom cabin style
If you are one of those homeowners who is always looking for a new décor style at home, read on. One of the more on trend ways of refreshing a bedroom is to decorate your bedroom cabin style. With this…
How housesitting helped me move country
“I sleep around. Usually with animals,” Kelly Hayes-Raitt jokes in the opening of her book How to Become a Housesitter: Insider Tips from the HouseSit Diva. From housesits in countries Hayes-Raitt has never heard of to sitting in her hometown, “I’ve…
Safety tips for home repairs – Recommendations
Every homeowner wants to maintain a functional and comfortable home. And from time to time that means undertaking some home maintenance. Before you start, read this article which offers recommendations on safety tips for home repairs. Recommended safety tips for…
Pre Winter home improvement ideas
Are you a homeowner who sometimes forgets to do those vital home maintenance tasks when the weather is good? Then you need to read this article. Here are some essential pre Winter home improvement ideas to help you improve as…