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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.

Priorities when buying a new house? Check list
Most homeowners have to move house sometime during their life as a homeowner. The priorities when buying a new house come in fast batches. It is an exciting project and sometimes challenging. Here are some great tips to help you…

What a House Sitter Does: Top 10 Responsibilities
Gain insights into what a house sitter does. Whether a seasoned pro or new to housesitting, learn key tasks to offer excellent care for homes & pets.
New meta description – Learn the top responsibilities of a house sitter, including pet care, routines and home security. A clear guide for both new and experienced sitters.

Need a new AC unit? Your check list
If you live in a warm climate you’ll be ahead of us here. The AC Unit will be a priority for you. If your get seasonal warm weather then as a homeowner you will have to adapt your home with…

Dog sitters check list – Why a puppy bites fast
As every pet owner knows puppy training needs to start early. Then as every dog sitter learns quickly the training needs to be consistent with the pet owner’s, and must address the biting. And top of the dog sitters check…

House Sitters in Cornwall: Trusted Care for Your Home and Pets
There are some places in the world that attract a lot of visitors, regularly. None more so in the UK than Cornwall. And yet homeowners in Cornwall are always worried in case they fail to find house sitters in Cornwall. …

Is it time to sell the house? Yes, don’t delay!
If you have lived in your home for a while and you see house prices rising you might be curious about your home. What is more if as a homeowner you have been thinking about moving but hesitated, consider your…

Ensure your baby is comfortable and safe at home
Every new parent who brings home a newborn is concerned about the health and safety of their infant. As a homeowner you will have made preparations perhaps decorated a new nursery and bought home a crib. Once the baby is…

Tips on how to get organised at home
Like many homeowners we always need more space, or so we think. In every home with people and pets resident, and especially with pets, you seem to accumulate all kinds of stuff. In this blog we offer some tips on…

Is your dog ready for the petsitter – Petowner Guide
Pets are adorable and to many of us they are like family. Looking after the pets when we are away can be a challenge. However, preparation and planning will help you consider and choose options suitable for our pet. Whether…

