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Choosing a family pet – 5 Top Tips
Choosing a family pet is quite a responsibility for a new pet owner. You have so may factors to consider, your family members, your home size and location, and of course the demands of the pets themselves. Here are five…

Keep home fresh all year – 5 Top strategies
It can be a challenge for homeowners to keep home fresh year round; this is especially true in Winter when windows and vents tend to be shut. Read on to learn our top five strategies to help you maintain a…

Perfect ways to use a garden room in Summer
Many of us dream of having a garden room or conservatory in our home. As homeowners we like to shape the way our environments help us relax and entertain and indeed rest when we are at home. Read on to…

Radon testing – How to test your home
If you are a homeowner or if you rent one it is important that you do radon testing. It may not have occurred to you, perhaps you thought that a full survey on purchase of the property is sufficient. Think…

‘Grey gap year’ – House sitting over 50
We are often asked at HouseSit Match what are the chances of being selected as house sitters if your house sitting over 50, some even declare they are trying a grey gap year! We always say the chances of securing…

Pet friendly garden design – 8 Top Tips
Many homeowners like to create their own garden once they have settled and understand the lie of the land. If you have pets there are extra considerations of course. And knowing how to landscape a pet friendly garden design is…

What are the best essential oils for respiratory health
If you suffer from respiratory health issues you will doubtless be under the supervision of a doctor and taking medication. One of the secrets that housesitters know is that sometimes you can benefit from using essential oils especially while you…

Plan the best dog birthday party
Petowners sometimes mark a pet’s birthday and sometimes not. With dogs most of us have more interactive relationships and some people love to organise a dog birthday party especially when your puppy is young. So here are some top tips…

Prevent home water damage – 4 Great Tips
If you own property in a wet climate or a location that has wet seasons you need to be aware of water damage. Every homeowner needs to manage their property, drains and the flow of water around and away from…

