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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.
Vet Matthew Bayliss: Says Relax Cat, It’s Only a Cat-sitter!
It’s only a cat-sitter! Our Vet Matthew Bayliss offers Vet’s tips and best practice guidelines for a cat-sitter and other house-sitters caring for a home with resident cats, and suggests safety issues to consider in cat care, for and with…
Mortgage or cash for your new house?
Many of us dream of being homeowners, and buying our own house is often the ultimate dream. But how do we plan to pay for such a big capital purchase? Are you considering paying with mortgage or cash? Here are…
House-sitting tips for success
It’s all common sense really you might think, but to find success in housesitting read on to learn our house-sitting tips for success to help get the best of the house-sitting situation for both sitters and owners. It is useful…
6 Essential DIY tips for homeowners
If you have bought your own home then you will likely have thought of or actually undertaken some DIY. Here are our 6 essential DIY tips for homeowners. 6 Essential DIY tips for homeowners Our top DIY tips If you’re…
Roof maintenance for new homeowners
Every new homeowner finds some maintenance tasks challenging. Roof maintenance is often last on the list and so neglected. A word to the wise… never neglect your roof. Here are some top tips for roof maintenance for new homeowners, read…
6 Home insurance essentials for homeowners
If you are a homeowner you should know the home insurance essentials. These are the main six point as to why it is vital that you take out home insurance to protect you and your home. Read on to learn…
Top garden tools to maintain your property
Whatever the size and scale of your home if you have outdoor property then it needs maintenance. Like every property and homeowner you can either hire someone to maintain your property or learn about the top garden tools you need…
5 Housesitters essential skills
Are you a pet owner looking for a housesitter to care for your pets and home? Or are you a trusted house sitter keen to expand your experience of housesitting? Either way you may find this article useful to learn…
Become a master rodent sitter – Top Tips
Pets come in all shapes and sizes. Some pet owners love small rodents and pocket sized pets. If you are a housesitter who is asked to care for rodents and small pets then read on. In this article we offer…