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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.

How to manage your dog’s eye health – Tips
As every dog owner knows there is a delicate balance between a healthy pet and a sick pet. Learning how to manage your dog’s eye health is really important to help them lead long and active healthy life. Pet owners…

Make a better bathroom – Upgrades and improvements
Bathrooms are critical spaces in a home. An experienced homeowner knows just how important, not only for everyday use but also for the resale value of the property. The need to make a better bathroom is ever present. In this…

Need an HVAC contractor? 4 Questions to ask
More and more people are installing HVAC systems in their homes. And as every homeowner knows every new systems needs maintenance. It is important to prepare before you really need an HVAC contractor in a crisis. Here are four questions…

Home glass features – Where to use them
If you’re designing your new home, extension or refurbishment the chances are you’re thinking glass. Many homeowners today gravitate towards using home glass features to brighten their home, and give it a contemporary feel. Home glass features Where is glass…

Planting Autumn bulbs – Gardener’s Guide
Whether you like gardening or not, most homeowners find planting Autumn bulbs is a great way to start. Autumn bulbs offer an easy way to bring colour into the garden early in the Spring. It just takes a little effort…

A home for pets – Prepare and be ready
If you or your family are keen and ready for a new pet, then it is best to get ready before the pet arrives. Every new pet owner finds that they could have prepared a home for pets in a…

HouseSit Match Funny pet photo competition
Every year we invite all our followers to participate in our Housesitmatch Funny Pet Photo Competition. And each year we receive wonderful submissions from Petsitters and pet owners alike. This year your submissions have been adorable, hilarious and remarkably thought…

Cute pet lover gifts for your friends
Many of us know pet owners and in fact we may even be a pet owner. With the holiday season fast approaching it my be time to consider the range of pet lover gifts available. Here are some ideas for…

Mattress 101 – Things you need to know
We all of us appreciate a good night’s sleep. And having a comfortable mattress is sure way to find rest and comfort in bed. And as every homeowner who has bought a mattress in the past you it is easy…

