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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.
Need a roofing contractor? Here are some tips for hiring
Every homeowner will find they need a roofing contractor at some point in their property ownership. Knowing how to go about finding a good contractor that you can trust is important. Read on to learn our top tips about how…
Bringing baby home – Baby toy mistakes to avoid
If like me you were a new homeowner and a first time parent when you brought your baby to your new home for the firs time read on. It is so easy to get caught up in the excitement of…
Be a fair and responsible landlord – Here’s how
If you are a home owner or property owner, and want to become a landlord read this blog. It will help you keep happy renters and keep your property well run in a cost efficient way. It will help you…
Ideal bedlinen – Cotton or bamboo bedsheets?
Every homeowner has a different approach to furnishing a home. Dressing and furnishing a bedroom is a very important part of that process. And the essential question of what bedsheets do you choose often lies at the crux of what…
House of your dreams – What to consider
Every would be homeowner dreams of a certain kind of home and location. Each person’s dream is unique to them and their particular circumstances. To help you realise the house of your dreams what are the major points you need…
Need to repair a pool deck? Here’s how
If you are a homeowner with a pool, you may have a pool maintenance service. Or you may not have had to worry about such things before if the pool is a new feature in your home. One way or…
AC Shut down: What to do before calling a service
Keeping cool at home in hot weather, as every homeowner know, is always easier with Air Conditioning (AC). Maintaining the AC units is important to avoid a full scale AC shut down on the hottest day of the Summer. Here…
Guide to choosing the ideal foam pillow for you
It’s exciting to finally become a homeowner with the right to choose all the content of your home. The pillow you choose for your bedroom can make a big difference to how comfortable you feel at home and how restful…
Best security grilles for shops – Handy for homes too
Security is increasingly an issue of concern for homeowners, property managers and shop keepers. During Covid it was remarkable how many homeowners turned a front room into a shop. Yes, this really did happen in the most surprising places. Maybe…