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5 Tips to Create a Comfortable Home in a Temporary Space
As experienced housesitters will tell you they try to create a comfortable home wherever they land as a sitter. However, the importance is learning to keep the layout of the living space you have as close to the homeowner’s design…
Honeymoon on a Budget: Housesitting
Planning a wedding soon? Need to consider a honeymoon on a budget because costs are mounting? Being a housesitting couple has many advantages and can save you a significant amount of money for your special trip after your wedding and…
Housesitting in Northumberland: A Local Guide
While I have visited and been housesitting in Northumberland on several occasions, I am constantly charmed by the experiences I have enjoyed on each and every housesit or visit. In this article I offer a list of just a few…
What to Leave for a Housesitter – Top Checklist
Wondering what to leave for a housesitter? Make sure they have working keys, Wi-Fi details, emergency contacts, clear household instructions and a written pet-care routine. A well-prepared house sitter welcome pack and a proper handover help your sitter settle in…
Top Cultural Catsit in East Sussex
Pet lover and founder of Housesit Match Lamia Walker committed to a catsit in East Sussex without realising the cultural delights that were within a short drive of the pet owners home. Visits to Charleston, Monk’s House, popping into Lewes…
Petsitting Travel: The Secret to Affordable Travel
When housesitters first discover the joys of housesitting and the many advantages of petsitting travel it can be quite a revelation. In this article Ellen reveals how a short weekend with some West Highland Terriers near home lead to housesits…
Housesitting in London Top Walking Tour Covent Garden to the Thames
One of the greatest joys of housesitting in London is the freedom it gives you to experience the city slowly. Rather than rushing from one famous attraction to another with a packed tourist itinerary, as a housesitter you can live…
Housesitting in Canada: Top Homeowner Guide
When it comes to protecting your property and keeping pets happy while you travel, housesitting in Canada has become the ultimate stress-free alternative to costly kennels and risky vacant homes. From avoiding frozen pipes to ensuring your homeowner’s insurance policy…
A Pet Sitter in Twickenham Discovers Hidden Gems
Being a pet sitter in Twickenham comes with one major side effect: an urgent desire to pack your bags and move to West London permanently. What started as a casual conversation over chilled wine on a Marlow sit quickly spiralled…