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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.
How to Find Safe & Affordable Student Housing: Top Tips
it might surprise you to learn that many housesitters are students looking for affordable student housing. But if there are no housesits in the location you need it’s important you find equally safe and affordable accommodation for your time as…
Real Housesitting in Italy: 5 Joys of Cinque Terre
One of our regular housesitters Tiera St Claire has enjoyed housesitting in Italy and various other countries across Europe. In this article she shares the magic of her time in Cinque Terre and all the wonderful places she visited and…
What Happens if my Housesit is Cancelled? A Full-Time Sitter’s 7 Top Tips
Maria Vano is a full time housesitter, and if like her you’ve discover a housesit is cancelled due to travel disruption beyond your control, you’ll need to think laterally to fill those gaps. If you’re living the housesitting lifestyle, cancellations…
Top Furniture Tip for Pet-Proof Living
Some pet owners look for ways to minimise pet damage in their home, for pet-proof living. In this article we offer some top tips for the best furniture to buy when you have pets living at home. Read on to…
Need Insulation for a Metal Building on Your Property? Top Tips
It’s surprising how many homeowners have metal structures on their property. Many forget they need insulation for a metal building to ensure it performs well and the people living or working inside are comfortable with a good temperature control system…
Most UK Renters Need Contents Insurance Top Tips
Few people realise that whether they are homeowners or renting they need contents insurance. Sometimes renters believe that their possessions are not worth enough to insure so skip the cost, while others mistakenly believe that re-registering for contents insurance every…
Top Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist for Homeowners
Managing a property as a homeowner adds more responsibilities. Home maintenance checks are important routines that can help you minimise your property maintenance costs by pre-empting any issues that might occur through routine checks on you property at the change…
Air Conditioning Emergencies for Homeowners – Top Guide
Homeowners with air conditioning units on their property are frequently thrown by air conditioning emergencies that take them by surprise. In this article we offer a top practical guide for homeowners on the typical AC emergencies that might occur in…
Nomadic Homeowner and Remote Renovation – Top Tips
There are challenges to being a nomadic homeowner, especially if you are trying to manage a remote renovation while you are away. In this article we offer some top tips to help you understand the best ways to manage your…