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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.
Sliding Doors vs Garden Doors: Guide for House Sitters
If you are a house sitter and not a homeowner, you may not understand the workings of the various sliding doors or garden doors you come across. Read on to learn our guide for house sitters on the differences between…
Pet Door in a Sliding Glass Door? Top Tips
Pet owners in homes with glass as a feature can find it hard to give pets access to a back yard. Few even consider a pet door in a sliding glass door, however, it may be more accessible and affordable…
Top Mistakes to Avoid With Concrete Barriers in a Domestic Situation
Buying concrete barriers is not something many homeowners have to do on a regular basis. However, some homes located on private roads find they need or prefer to install barriers made of concrete as traffic calming measure or for security…
Why Leather Dog Leashes are the Stylish Choice for Dog Walks
Pet owners who have had dogs know the advantages of leather dog leashes for their strength, quality and style. And for multiple dog owners who like to walk their dogs together the benefits of leather for your dog leads is…
How to Choose the Best Veterinarian for Your Pet
Like any pet owner you will need to know you have a vet on speed dial. But how do you choose the best veterinarian for your pet’s specific needs? Read on to learn our top tips on how to assess…
How to Negotiate with Cash Home Buyers for the Best Offer
When homeowners come to sell their property one of the biggest mistakes they make is failing to negotiate with cash home buyers. Read on to learn the top tips of what you must and absolutely must not do to get…
Keep a Thriving Garden in Your Absence – Top Tips
One of the big worries for our homeowners with gardens is how to keep a thriving garden when they are away from home. Many of us take holidays in the summer so this makes the challenge a bigger problem as…
Custom Marble Fireplace – Top Tip to Optimise a Home Aesthetic
Often homeowners consider a new fireplace mantel but hesitate about committing to a custom marble fireplace mantel for the sake of perhaps cost or the trouble of searching for the right one. Thin again. In this article we offer you…
Restoring Natural Ecosystems – 8 Garden Tips
If you own property as a homeowner with a garden, you too can help in movement for restoring natural ecosystems. Read on to learn our top eight garden tips for what you can do in this effort to encourage natural…