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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.
Moving house? How to choose a cat friendly home
If you have ever owned a cat and tried to move house you know that it can be a challenge. There are undoubtedly certain steps that can help you and the cat prepare. And as a cat owner have you…
The benefits of giving fish oil to your dog
Dog owners around the world care for their pets as members of the family. As a pet owner you may worry about your pet’s health. Increasingly owners are using organic supplements, and fish oil is a natural and strongly beneficial…
Keeping a warm home while saving money!
With Winter biting and exposing all the draughty corners of your house, you may regret procrastinating on that home maintenance list. As a homeowner you would normally have a long list that simply keeps growing. Here is a list of…
Tile and roof maintenance – Keeping rainwater out
Maintaining your house is a priority. Your house is an investment, as well as your home. Tile and roof maintenance is key to keep your home in working order and the water out of your house. This makes for a…
Ant infestation at home? Here’s what you can do
Every home can be threatened by an ant infestation. If as a homeowner you have experienced this you know that any crevice in a building or structure can give easy access to trails of ants invading your home. There are…
Brexit Update for Travelling Pet Owners
If you are a pet owner and want to travel either to Europe from the UK or from Europe to the UK read this Brexit update. We have gone through the government websites to ensure you have the right information.…
Relocation – Why to hire professional movers
Every homeowner who has moved house knows the challenge of moving home. Whether you are relocating to another country, or moving within the same town you will find the whole process easier if you hire professional movers. Why Should You…
HouseSit Match Listed in Top 101 Internet Start-ups
A few years ago now an Australian friend and I were having dinner and she was telling me a fabulous housesitting adventure she had enjoyed. For a whole year she cared for a dog in Perth W Australia who had…
Daily Care for Exotic Pets – Your Guide
As a pet owner you may have had a cat or dog or even cared for birds or fish in your lifetime. However, though many people dream of caring for an exotic pet they are still unusual in most households.…