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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.

Relocating? Choose Either Renting or Selling a Home
Are you being pushed to choose between renting or selling a home as a result of a relocation? Many homeowners have to face this dilemma when a job moves for example and you have to move with it. Read on…

10 Easy Steps to Become a Franchise Owner
Did you know it can be easier than you think to become a franchise owner? Many people when they stop their extended travel by housesitting are at a loss for what to do next. In this article we offer 10…

Modern Above Ground Pool Kits – The Essential Features
Ever toyed with the idea of above ground pool kits? Every Summer homeowners all over the world consider the affordable option to build a pool in their garden. But where to start? The choice of features in modern above ground…

Top Tips for Greenhouse Construction With Wood
If like many homeowners you now have your garden and need tips for greenhouse construction read on. And are you looking to construct a greenhouse that will stand firm for many years? Then your choice of materials especially wood will…

Top Pool Cleaning Techniques for Homeowners
Are you a homeowner and a first time pool owner? Then you’ll need to learn some pool cleaning techniques pretty rapidly. Read on to learn our top pool maintenance and cleaning routines to keep your swimming pool in the best…

A Digital Nomad Toolkit for House Sitters
If like many house sitters you work wherever you housesit you’ll need a digital nomad toolkit. Here is Your go-to setup for working remotely while house sitting – without overpacking or stressing out. Whether you’re watching over dogs in Devon…

What to Ask a Dogsitter Before Booking
As a new pet owner you may be unsure about what to ask a dogsitter when you interview them and before making a booking for your petsitting assignment. Read on to learn our suggestions on how to prepare for a…

How Much Does Property Appraisal Cost?
Frequently new homeowners ignore or fail to consider the likely additional cost of a property appraisal when buying or selling a new home. It is important before any property sale or purchase to consider the likely costs of any appraisal…

Window Security Upgrades – Top Tips
If like many homeowners you move into a home but your thoughts about window security come some way down the priority list, think again. Upgrading the security your windows, especially ground floor windows is vital for peace of mind. Read…

