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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.
Top Urban Safety Services in High Density Environments
When homeowners, or housesitters for that matter, move to high density areas urban safety services and access to them can be a concern. The higher the density of the urbanisation the higher the potential anxiety of the resident. In some…
Top Home Upkeep Shortcuts for Property
Every homeowner needs a selection of home upkeep shortcuts to save time and money and protect their property. Read on to learn our top tips for these best home maintenance shortcuts for your home. Home Upkeep Shortcuts Every Busy Owner…
Top Exterior Design Ideas for Homes
Many homeowners look for simple exterior design ideas for home improvements, and ways to improve the presentation of their property. In this article we offer a range of ideas that are easy to implement and effective in their presentation. Read…
Top Home Office Design and Build Construction Services
As any office worker today will attest, and a homeowner who works from home office design and build is not just about a refurbishment it is more than that. It is about the feeling people have at work, the desire…
Catsitting Kittens and Crazy Cats Top Tip
Maria Vano, a recent newcomer to full time catsitting kittens, loves crazy cats, all cats — infact she used to run a cat rescue. Cats she finds fascinating and no wonder, the antics perform around her. Read on to learn…
Home Remodelling Stress Points – Top Strategies
Many homeowners start to remodel with gusto but fail to anticipate the home remodelling stress on the project. In this article we reflect on the decision points that shape a smooth and stress-free home remodelling experience. Read on to learn…
How to Teach a Cat to Use His Litter Pan – Top Tips
It’s not any petsitter who manages to teach a cat a party trick, but Kelly found a way to teach Pouncer the tom cat how to use his litter pan. Just how did she teach him? Read on to learn…
Canine Top 10 Tips – Turning Petsitters Into Servants
Little did Gavin and Jill know before housesitting for Snoop the Beagle that she has ways for turning petsitters into servants. In this article she shares her top 10 tips for managing her sitters into some appropriate behaviours. Turning Petsitters…
One Time Dogsitting for a Canine Disaster
Grace Buderus chose to petsit in Todos Santos, for pet dogs and a cat. Her time dogsitting was particularly challenging, one dog posed some unexpected challenges. Read on to learn more about her experience petsitting for the dog found in…