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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.
Recognising the Signs of illness in a Sick Cat: Common Symptoms
As every pet owner knows it can be hard to tell when your pet gets sick. And as a cat sitter it can be even harder to detect if you are caring for a sick cat. However, there are clues,…
Taking a Portrait of a Dog – Top Tips
Every pet owner who treasures their pet wants somehow to capture the look and idiosyncrasies of their personality. A pet portrait is often the best way to capture all that you value and love about your pet, especially your dog.…
3 Energy Efficient Tips for your Home
Managing our use of energy in each individual home will help us sustain the limited natural resources. As every homeowner knows it takes work to keep energy efficient at home but with a few simple steps you can maintain optimal…
Buying a first home? Here are some top tips
If you are planning on buying a first home, you may have been planning this move for a long time. Becoming a new homeowner has many advantages, however, there are challenges too. It is worth making some preparation by doing…
7 Superfoods for pets that your pet will adore
As every pet owner knows what your pet eats helps to keep them healthy, energetic and happy. Most of us stay within the standard commercial provision of what the pet food manufacturers make for us, it is easy to find…
Personalize your home with a unique photo wall
Whether you are renting or you are a homeowner, it is always fun to personalize your home with images that are entirely unique to you. DIY Photo Wall Ideas to Personalize Your Home The difference between a place we simply…
Caring for aquarium fish in an aquarium – 6 Top Tips
If you are considering buying fish to keep at home whether they are aquarium fish or fish that can live in a bowl consider how they live. All pet owners know the importance of caring for aquarium fish and the…
Dogsitting in Cornwall – Joys and responsibilities
As a family we always look forward to any trip to Cornwall in the UK. This visit was particularly special. We secured an opportunity for dogsitting in Cornwall. The county has resonance for us as my husband has family here.…
House sitting benefits – to name a few
As a property or home owner we often worry about leaving our property vacant when we go away. As we know empty properties are prime targets for burglars and opportunistic criminals. Burglar alarms are a great asset for an empty…