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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.
Hyde Park to Knightsbridge Housesitter’s Walking Tour 9 Top Tips
Discovering a city on foot is one of the best ways. In this article, Tiera St Claire our Knightsbridge housesitter for the week, shares her notes and walking guide to help you enjoy the best sites from Hyde Park to…
How Washable Rugs Make Homes Easy to Care For – Top Tips
Every homeowner with pets and or children in the home understands that washable rugs make it just a little easier to clean and be stylish in and around your home. In this article we offer some top tips on how…
Homeowner Options For House Sale – Top Tips
When you are trying to sell a home and finding it difficult you need to consider all the homeowner options that exist for you to ensure you are not out of pocket. In this article we review a number of…
Housesit Before a Move Try Before a Buy
Whether you are a homeowner or a housesitter moving to a new location a housesit before a move can help you figure out if that location will work well for you. Housesit before you buy not just in one specific…
Pre-Handover Walkthrough Video for Housesit
As homeowners prepare to leave a home, some write notes and others prepare a pre-handover walkthrough as a video. This combination is the best approach to have a written reference and an audio visual reference to guide the housesitters in…
The Best Reclaimed Wood Flooring Options
Many homeowners dream of wood flooring yet many overlook the advantages of reclaimed wood flooring and the various options that exist. Read on to learn the seven best reclaimed flooring options that exist in wood and why they can be…
Why Garage Doors Get Stuck in Winter – Top Tips
Homeowners living in a cold climate may well have experience of when garage doors get stuck in Winter. In this article we help you detect early signs and then offer some top tips to help you decide when to take…
Garage Door Sensors – Top Safety Tips
Few homeowners consider the advantages of adding garage door sensors. But they should. In this article we highlight why the simple addition of sensors on your garage door can improve safety on your property. Read on to learn more. Garage…
Why 365-Day Vet Availability is Key for Pet Owner Peace of Mind
Most pet owners will tell you that their biggest fear is caring for their pets. That’s why we offer 365-day vet availability and support in some of our homeowner pet owner memberships. To have full peace of mind you can…