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How to trim trees – Timing and method
If you own property then you know that the responsibility for the care and maintenance of the land is yours. That means that as the homeowner and presumably landowner you either need to have certain skills to maintain your home…
Are your energy bills high because of the cold weather?
Living in a cold weather climate can often see energy bills rise to a high level. No doubt as the homeowner or the one who pays the bills you keep tabs on your energy use. Here are some great ideas…
Curious about Aquaponics? Here’s what you need to know
Many of our homeowners at HousesitMatch.com have gardens and love gardening. Increasingly we hear about the growing trend in aquaponics as a means to grow produce in a larger scale. Does aquaponics, or hydroponics as it is also known, interest…
Home energy saving tips for Winter
With chilling winds blowing around your property, especially in Winter, you feel all the cracks and faults in your property. Every homeowner knows that preparation for Winter is best done early so that you can prepare to fix those faults…
Home decorating – To beautify any room in your home
If as a homeowner you’ve ever tried a spot of home decorating, you’ll know there are easy tasks and difficult jobs. Both might be important if you are renovating or even just refreshing your décor. Here are some excellent top…
Vacation Checklist – Manage energy bills
Every homeowner who pays bills worries about the costs of maintaining their home while they are away. Although holidays can seem few and far between sometimes, many of us still plan trips away. If you are a Snowbird going away…
Top Tips – Before you take on a pet sitter or housesitter
When a pet owner needs to travel away from home it is always a worry if you need to find new pet care, whether your pet sit is for a paid service or one found on a house and pet…
Landscape design for your home
For many Homeowners there are many ways to make a property more like our home. For example, by using good landscape design we can personalise our space As a result, we make it comfortable a place to relax and feel…
HouseSit Builds Trust – by Lamia Walker
Recently, Lamia Walker our founder was asked to launch the first #HouseSitChat on Twitter on how Housesit Builds Trust. It was an interview about housesitting and petsitting for affordable travel, and the questions sent were focused on how HouseSitMatch builds trust…