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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.
Find a quality housekeeper – Top Tips
online If you are a homeowner with a large home or multiple properties or a large number of residents at home, you will likely need a housekeeper. But finding a quality housekeeper can be easier said than done. Here are…
Outdoor home improvement projects – The Top 3
Every homeowner knows the importance of home maintenance. Internal improvements are often easier, and related to decoration and furniture restoration or replacement. But what about the outdoors. Here are the top outdoor home improvement projects you should consider for thorough…
How to prepare a house for sale in Texas
As a homeowner you may need to move home from time to time. Your move may be for work, for family reasons or just for change to upgrade or downsize. If you are based in Texas and you need to…
Traveling with a dog – Some useful hacks
The staycation is very popular today. These days many petowners are choosing to take their dogs on holiday with them. However, there are challenges to traveling with a dog. Here are some useful hacks to help make the journey and…
House Owners Beware: 10 Things House Sitters Dislike
If you are a first time homeowner and you are preparing to welcome sitters into your home, take note. Here are the top 10 things that house-sitters hate, or find difficult to deal with. Take head – to build a…
LED lighting – 8 benefits of LED high bay lighting
If you’re building a large structure on a property, whether as a homeowner or an investor, you need good lighting. If your structure has very high ceilings or wide internal spaces you may be facing a challenge to light that…
Build your best kitchen – In 6 simple steps
Becoming a homeowner is an exciting step towards defining your own living space. Another great way to add your personality on your home is by designing and building the very best kitchen to suit your lifestyle. Here are 6 top…
Renting a home and home ownership
Most people start out by renting their first home from someone else. The move and transition to home ownership is a significant step in defining your own space and identity. Once you are a homeowner you can define that space…
Preparing a home for a house or petsitter
If you have pets or you have decided you need a housesitter to care for your property while you are away read this. You are likely preparing a home for a house or petsitter to come and stay while they…