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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.
Sustainable lifestyle at home – The pro tips
We are all increasingly conscious of the need to create a sustainable lifestyle at home. But like many homeowners you may be thinking where do you start? So we have prepared an article for you with some pro tips to…
Dog Sitting Guide: Practical Tips for Dog Owners and Dog Sitters
What is the meaning of the word dogsit? And where can you go to dogsit? Read this article by Housesitmatch to learn more about what it means.
New meta description – A friendly dog sitting guide for owners and sitters. Learn what dog sitting involves, how to prepare and how to make each stay smooth, safe and easy for dogs.
Gardening tips: How to stop insects eating young plants
If you are a new homeowner with a garden and you’re propagating young plants, insects are good. However, insects can also be a challenge. We know insects pollinate our flowers and vegetables. However, there is nothing more frustrating than insects…
Tips for cat sitting – Top 10
Every cat owner knows the curious responsibility of ‘owning’ or at least befriending Kitty Kats. It’s less a pet owner relationship but more a tolerance of benign tolerance on their part. Regardless, from time to time if we have cats…
New home features you didn’t know you wanted
Every homeowner dreams of that fantasy property. And while it is easy to think that this elusive fantasy home does not exist it doesn’t mean you can’t have elements of that ideal space. To truly encapsulate everything you dreamed about…
Simple ways to warm up the kitchen in changing seasons
With the changing seasons we always feel the drafts in each room. Kitchens especially seem prone to small wind tunnels, as they are usually connected to the outdoors or garden in some way. Homeowners usually try to get repairs and…
How to sell a property fast – Expert tips
If you own property as a homeowner and you’ve been thinking of selling consider your timing. Sometimes a few quick steps in the right direction as you prepare to sell your property save time and money. Here are some expert…
Great reasons to keep pets at home
As every pet owner knows minding your pets yourself is a joy. However, when you have to find pet care for your pet friends when you go away that opens a set of challenges. The questions most people worry about…
How to clean the pool and remove stains properly
If you are fortunate enough to own a property with a swimming pool then you need to look after your asset. Every homeowner with a pool understands the need for property pool maintenance. Here is an article that offers some…