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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.
Future in Housesitting – Trust is the New Currency in 2030
When I happened upon housesitting as a business over 10 years ago I was struck by the opportunity to enjoy affordable travel through collaboration using the internet. Setting up a business where I could facilitate the meeting and matching of…
9 Awesome Cat Room Ideas You’ll Love
If you are a cat or pet owner you will recognise the need to adapt parts of the shareThe Affordable Alternative to Dog Kennelsd living space for your pet. In this article we offer you nine awesome ideas for your…
How Locum or Travel Nurses Find Accommodation
While some travel nurses, also known as locum nurses, find pre-arranged accommodation near the hospitals, sometimes they are employed within a home to care for the homeowner. They often need to find accommodation nearby, somewhere comfort and proximity to their…
Successful House Sitting – 10 Top Tips
As the founder of HouseSit Match I have seen successful house sitting from all sides of the equation, as both housesitter and homeowner. More importantly as the owner of the platform for over 10 years now I have been privileged…
Turf Laying Costs: Gardening Top Tips
Turf laying costs can be remarkably expensive and homeowners around the world often avoid the task. However, with a few smart gardening tips from experienced gardeners you too can afford to lay new turf in your garden. Read on to…
Discovering France by House Sitting
Many housesitters fall in love with France by house sitting. Discovering the remarkable countryside, the rich history and culture by housesitting somewhere completely new. Have you tried house sitting somewhere completely new in France? Tiera St Claire one of our…
7 Plumbers Top Tips – What Not to Flush
As a new homeowner you may not know the ultimate plumbers top tips. Well listen up. In this article we offer the most important advice any houseowner could want to know about how to prevent plumbing blockages and keep your…
Tips for House Sitting in Darwin
Looking for tips on house sitting in Darwin? One of the things housesitters need to consider before applying or accepting an assignment is their suitability for the sit, the location and what it might take to complete this housesit. Read…
Our Top Tips for New House Sitters
Over the years some of our house sitters have been kind enough to share some top tips for new house sitters, or things you wish you had known before starting housesitting. In the spirit of sharing the recommendations of experienced…