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Child-friendly large dog breeds – 4 To consider
If you are searching for a family pet and have decided on a dog, don’t rule out large dogs. Experienced pet owners know that there are child-friendly large dog breeds you can have at home. Here are four dog breeds…
Best pets for children – What to consider
If you have children at home or you are preparing your home for children you may also be looking for a pet. As a would be pet owner try to consider the best pets for children before you decide on…
Keep pets safe during home renovation
Every pet owner worries about how to keep pets safe during home renovation. With some pets it is easier than others. But whichever pet you have there will be issues to deal with like excessive dust, and noise and vibrations…
How to create a welcoming space for a pet
If you are an experienced pet owner you know that new pets need a welcoming home. All the smells and spaces they will call home are new and strange. If you are a new pet owner and bringing home a…
New baby home essentials for coming home
When you are brining home a new baby you need to have some preparations in place. Especially if you are a new homeowner and this is your first baby, consider these new baby home essentials. Ahead of bringing baby home…
Get your house in order for the New Year!
Many of us face the prospect of party season and especially the holidays with a sense of dread of clearing up. As homeowners we’ve likely hosted friends and relatives over the holidays. And now we face the big clear up…
Keep home clean and fresh when you have pets
If you are a pet owner and the pets live in your home with you you will understand this particular challenge. How to keep your home clean and fresh when the pets live in your home with you. Here are…
Prepare your home for harsh Winter weather
If you live in a cold climate or the Northern Hemisphere it is likely you will experience Winter in your home. As a homeowner you need to prepare your home for harsh Winter weather. Read on to learn our top…
Maintaining a household with pets: 5 Top tips
At Housesit Match we often hear from both our housesitters and our pet owners about maintaining a household with pets. In this article we offer some of those curated top tips to help you manage your home. Of course it…