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Housesitting Zen: How a Misty London Morning Gave me Peace
Discover how one HouseSit Match housesitter found her housesitting zen on a misty London morning — exploring hidden gems, a stunning Japanese pagoda in Battersea Park, and the multicultural city streets that make every sit an adventure. London gives me…
The Art and Importance of Staying Flexible: Housesitter’s Guide
Seasoned full time housesitters usually master the art, understanding the importance of staying flexible in housesitting by about the third month. In this housesitters’ guide Maria Vano shares her top tips on why and how keeping a flexible approach, even…
Entertain Pets While Housesitting – Tips
New housesitters often struggle knowing how to entertain pets while they are housesitting in a new location. It can take practice to think of the best way to keep pets stimulated and active. Read on to learn our top tips.…
When Housesitting For Cats: How to Bond
If you are housesitting for cats for the first time you will need a few tips on how to bond quickly with your pet charges. Read on to learn our top tips on how to use play and other tactics…
Payments for House sitting: Should you? Top Tips
Many home and pet owners wonder about payments for housesitting and are confused as to why some housesitters charge and some don’t. Do you make or accept payments for house sitting? Or should you? Well that depends on how you…
The Ultra-Rural Housesit – 12 Top Tips
Discover essential tips for both sitters and homeowners when embarking on ultra-rural housesits — how to prepare, what to ask, and how to stay safe and relaxed when you’re miles from anywhere. Read on to learn more. Photo credit –…
Cat Sitter’s Advice: Rescue Cats 5 Top Tips
Many of our pet sitters often find they are caring for rescue pets, and often these are cats. Read this cat sitter’s advice from a 3am crisis. Learn why honesty with pet owners is the best policy, even when things…
Long Term House-Sitting A Smart Escape Top Tips
Ever thought of long term house-sitting? Some experienced sitters consider house-sitting a smart escape for all kinds of reasons. Whether the sitters are young digital nomads looking for long term slow travel by housesitting, or retired professionals wanting to discover…
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.…