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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.
Find Top Door Installation Companies
From time to time most homeowners around the world face the search for door installation companies. But how do you choose the best solution for you? In this article we review three of the best door installers in Ottawa by…
What to Clean Before the Housesitter Arrives – Top Tips
Like many a homeowner you’ll feel an urge to clean before the housesitter arrives. And that’s likely a good thing, however, time is a limited resource for most of us so just where do you start? In this article we…
What to Leave for a Housesitter – Top Checklist
Wondering what to leave for a housesitter? Make sure they have working keys, Wi-Fi details, emergency contacts, clear household instructions and a written pet-care routine. A well-prepared house sitter welcome pack and a proper handover help your sitter settle in…
Bring a Pet into Home Decor: 5 Top Tips
Many homeowners adore their pets, and rightly so. In this article we offer ways to bring a pet into home decor to help you celebrate your pet in the place where you both live. Read on to learn our top…
Before Leaving Home this Winter – 7 Top Tips
Remember to prepare your home and your sitter before leaving home this winter. Try and avoid the common homeowner mistake of thinking all will be well just because you found a great housesitter. Prepare the ground, check your home, make…
Before Selling a Home: Need to Know
One of the most important things a homeowner needs to know before selling a home is how does your property compare to the local market. In this article we review how to look at your local market, and the condition…
Furnace Blowing Cold Air? 5 Top Tips
When homeowners prepare housesitters they can forget details like what if you find the furnace blowing cold air. In this article we offer a set of five checks the housesitters can make which will help them determine next steps in…
Prevent Plumbing Musty Smells at Home Top Tips
Most homeowners have detected a plumbing musty smell at home at some point or another. But what do you do about it? And how can you fix the problem to ensure it wont reoccur in that spot again? In this…
Top Cultural Catsit in East Sussex
Pet lover and founder of Housesit Match Lamia Walker committed to a catsit in East Sussex without realising the cultural delights that were within a short drive of the pet owners home. Visits to Charleston, Monk’s House, popping into Lewes…