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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.
Home Jewellery making – What you need
Many of our Housesitmatch members have started asking us for information on what other members are doing from home during lockdown. It seems hobbies and crafts are becoming particularly interesting the world over. Home jewellery making is a craft that…
Solar power – Convert your home to renewable energy
Many homeowners conscious of scarce resources and keen on renewable energy have switched to solar power. Governments around the world are encouraging and sometimes incentivising the switch. Not all homes are suitable for solar panels, or the weight of additional…
Buying a house with cash – Here’s how
If you are looking to buy a house you may be financing the purchase in several ways. A mortgage is common especially for first time buyers. However, if you have already been a homeowner, you may be a cash buyer…
Remember holidays? Here’s what to do to get ready
Many of our members at Housesitmatch.com are telling us how much the pandemic has built up an anticipation for travel. Holidays near and far seem almost achievable now that vaccinations against Covid-19 are well underway across Europe and the rest…
Home garage business – How to set one up
In these days of the Covid pandemic many of our homeowner members are working from home. Sometimes that is easier than others. If you have a business that can be managed virtually through the internet then as long as your…
Trendy bathroom ideas to transform your room
Updating your home can bring a new lease of life to living in the same familiar living space. And bathrooms especially feel the benefit of a refresh. Few homeowners spend much time on regularly refitting the bathroom. So it is…
Are your energy bills high because of the cold weather?
Living in a cold weather climate can often see energy bills rise to a high level. No doubt as the homeowner or the one who pays the bills you keep tabs on your energy use. Here are some great ideas…
Kitchen appliances to consider for your home
When planning a new kitchen or optimising a kitchen area you have inherited in a new home, kitchen appliances count. Every new homeowner or anyone who is refurbishing their home should take time over their white goods especially in their…
Oil heating at home? Learn about oil tanks
If you have or are considering oil heating at home, then you need to understand as much as you can about oil tanks. As the homeowner, especially if you are living in the property, you need to ensure that your…