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How International Housesitters Prepare: 5 Hacks
At HouseSit Match we find that seasoned international housesitters prepare ahead of their travel to ensure their passport, visa and travel documentation meet the visitor requirements of their destination passport authorities. In this article we offer five top tips on…
Why Housesitters Beat Tech: 12 Smart Tips
Smart tech is an excellent support to any household, but housesitters beat tech every time, especially if you have pets. Here’s why. Home automation can help you see what is going on around your house, and even record what is…
Is House Sitting a Fair Exchange? 10 Powerful Points
It might not surprise you that as the founder of HouseSit Match I consider house sitting a fair exchange. However, the assignment you offer or accept, and your perspective on what you value will determine your position in that debate.…
Rural vs Urban Housesits 50 Top Joys & Trials
If like many housesitters new and experienced you wonder about rural vs urban housesits and their relative merits every time you go to apply for a new assignment, try to consider the alternative to what you are used to. There…
Top Guide to House Sitting Zero to Sit 1
If you have heard of housesitters and are looking for a guide to house sitting look no further. In our HouseSit Match guide to housesitting we offer you the very best guide from zero to securing your first housesit. You…
House Sitting Beats Boarding: Best Pet Care
It is common for pet owners to worry about leaving pets, whether in the company of house sitters or in a boarding kennel. At HouseSit Match we believe house sitting beats boarding kennels every time, and in this article we…
House Sitting Safety: 50 Tips Complete Guide
Whether you are a homeowner or a house sitter, house sitting safety is of paramount importance. Underpinning this fact is the housesitting platform you choose to work with, the ID checks they run and the support you get to manage…
A Housesitter’s Fascination with Stairs
Some of our housesitters are addicted to travel. In this blog we share one Housesitter’s fascination with stairs and a small selection of her remarkable collection of stairs she has enjoyed from around the world. Tiera really loves travel and…
Virtual Mailbox Services: Virtual Home Office Top Tips
Many of our housesitters use virtual mailbox services when they decide to travel full time, or for extended periods. This can be the lynch pin to running a successful virtual home office, whether you are near or far from home.…