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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.
Best chainsaws for homeowners and pros – Top Tips
If you are looking for the best chainsaws either as a homeowner with a property to manage, or a pro read this blog. In the article we review a number of Stihl chainsaws that might suit your purpose. The 5…
Work from home and be more productive – Top Tips
In recent years many of us have started to work from home, either part time or full time. As a homeowner if you had all your family members working and studying at home during the pandemic you will know that…
How to make a home secure for the holidays
The holidays are nearly here and we’re all making plans. So are burglars. As a homeowner you may be planning to have guests or to visit other people. Your home will be targeted. Here are some ideas and top security…
London house sitting – London calling!
Many long term housesitters and petsitters will tell you they love either rural housesits or city housesits. London house sitting can have a remarkable draw for both types of housesitter. Housesitting in London offers a fantastic diversity of experiences, including…
How to reduce energy bills to save money
Rising energy costs are a troubling fact of life the world over. As homeowners we feel it more than most with fuel costs rising incessantly. Learning how to reduce energy bills to save money and become more sustainable is becoming…
Home gardening ideas – Artificial grass
Many of us with gardens at home enjoy the routines and seasonal chores. As homeowners and gardeners, however, there are some challenges we face regularly too. Managing lawns is a key challenge for gardeners. This is especially true when that…
Cosy House Sitting: Tips for a Warm and Inviting Experience
House-sitting Comfort – Top Tips for House-sitters For a lot of people, one of the main draws of housesitting and petsitting is the idea of changing their environment. House sitters often enjoy a change of scene and having a nice,…
Home insulation – Home maintenance vitals
Home maintenance is a pivotal watchword for most homeowners. As every house owner will tell you it takes effort and money to maintain a home whatever the weather locally. Home insultation is especially important if you live in a changeable…
Buying a forklift truck for the first time? Read this
Some of our homeowners and estate owners at Housesit Match move to a large property, sometimes with horses and land. This may be a new move this kind for them. They may never have had to manage the land or…