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House Sitters and Beds: Necessity or Luxury?
If you are planning a holiday and are planning a housesitter to keep everything secure, you may be in a quandary. You may be asking yourself how to prepare for the housesitter. Will the trusted housesitter need a bed? If…
New puppy? How to get a home ready
If you are keen to get a new dog, and more especially a puppy read this blog. You need to prepare in more detail for a new puppy. Experienced pet owners know the critical steps that need to be taken…
Your smart pre vacation check list
What does your pre vacation check list look like? We all prepare for a vacation or holiday in various ways. Pet owners usually need to find a live in petsitter or housesitter. Keen gardeners sometimes want a plant sitter to…
Find an exotic pet sitter – Here’s how
Some pet owners like to choose more unusual pets. Perhaps it is the rarity of the animal, perhaps their exotic nature that appeals. But how do you find an exotic pet sitter when you need one? And how do you…
Iguana Bites: Understanding the Risk
If you have a penchant for exotic pets you may already know something about iguanas and iguana bites. However, even as a pet owner who prefers the exotic you may not know how bad an iguana bite is, and why…
Housesitting in Australia during Covid
The global pandemic of 2020 – 2022 has disturbed many of our plans for travel and especially housesitting. At Housesitmatch we heard all kinds of stories of plans cancelled last minute. We also heard of plans changing as fast as…
How to do taxes as an independent contractor
Many independent contractors worry about how to do taxes. And many of our housesitters who find the lifestyle appealing for the freedom it affords them, continue to extend their travels and independent lifestyle working while travelling. However, it is always…
Home outdoor space – How to maximise its use
Homeowners the world over like to enjoy their home environment. Many of us really like having a dedicated home outdoor space to relish in the warmer seasons. Here are some top tips on how to make the most of any…
Housesitting in Ireland near Bono
At Housesit Match we love sharing our housesitters‘ stories and their pet sitting experiences. In this article about housesitting Ireland Jayden and Brittany tell us about their their travel adventures and why as house sitters Ireland is one of their…