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Cross-country move with a dog – 5 Tips to prepare
Pet owners often move home with a pet or two in tow. A cross-country move with a dog can be more of a challenge. Many of our clients at Housesitmatch.com tell us about their moving tales, sometimes emigrating for work,…
Renovation scrap metal and how to dispose of it
Ever undergone a home renovation before? If you had you would know that it is amazing just how much renovation scrap metals appears from seemingly nowhere. As the homeowner, it is your job to dispose of any waste products or…
Has the Doctor made a preventable mistake? What to do
Whether you are a housesitter travelling or a homeowner at home you may need medical treatment at sometime or another. Often the homeowner will create a ‘book of the home’ with useful contact details. At Housesitmatch we offer the ‘The…
Home decorating trends to watch
This last year saw many of us adopting our homes as dual work and living spaces. With more people forced to stay at home around the world, working virtually in the wake of the pandemic, homeowners have spent time rediscovering…
Choosing the right solar power inverter makes a difference
If you are considering solar power for your home or property then make sure you do the research. As the homeowner you will be interested in both the efficiency and the price of a solar power inverter. But do you…
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…
Home Jewellery making – What you need
Many of our Housesitmatch members have started asking us for information on what other members are doing from home during lockdown. It seems hobbies and crafts are becoming particularly interesting the world over. Home jewellery making is a craft that…
Solar power – Convert your home to renewable energy
Many homeowners conscious of scarce resources and keen on renewable energy have switched to solar power. Governments around the world are encouraging and sometimes incentivising the switch. Not all homes are suitable for solar panels, or the weight of additional…
Buying a house with cash – Here’s how
If you are looking to buy a house you may be financing the purchase in several ways. A mortgage is common especially for first time buyers. However, if you have already been a homeowner, you may be a cash buyer…