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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.
Here’s why My Dog Chews His Nails
As a dog owner you may find yourself worrying that your dog has rather unsavoury habits. For example, dogs often chew their nails. You may ask yourself but why does my dog chew his nails? Here are some possible reasons…
Need a new boiler? Qualities to look for
Owning a property brings certain maintenance challenges. Heating the property is essential for all homeowners living in the Northern hemisphere and elsewhere. Many of us rely on a traditional boiler system to keep our homes warm regardless of the weather…
New Outbuilding? Tips to ensure it blends in
Many homeowners find that over time they add outbuildings on their property for all kinds of reasons. You may need an additional workspace, a shed space to store materials and tools, or a sheltered garden play area that adapts for…
Home Schooling – Help your child write their first essay
Many parents have found themselves home schooling unexpectedly during this pandemic. With schools closed for weeks or months at a time you may have found yourself trying to help your child to write their first essay while at home. Here…
Leather furniture care and maintenance
When you finally find your forever home, and start to choose key items to place in your living space, how often do you consider leather furniture. And as a homeowner you may have worried about investing in leather but fear…
Eco-friendly Buildings for your Backyard
There are many reasons that homeowners suddenly decide to build another structure in their garden or backyard. Sometimes you just need more space or a quiet space away from the busyness at home. Increasingly people are looking at building eco-friendly…
A Working Dog Parents Guide to Puppy Ownership
Have you ever hoped to own a puppy but hesitated about becoming dog parents? There may be various reasons for your hesitation. Read on to learn about the joys and an easy guide to becoming a pet owner. Then when…
Bad dog bite injury – Consider claiming
Ever owner of a large nervous dog worries about the dog’s reaction to strangers. As a pet sitter you too might be nervous with certain animals. If you do incur a dog bite injury think about claiming on your insurance.…
Do Aquarium Fish Need to Be Entertained?
Pets come in all shapes and sizes, and some pet owners simply prefer fish. But how do you keep aquarium fish at home healthy. Experts say that is more than simply clean water, regular feeding and a good filter. You…