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Love petsitting – It was love at first lick
This is our 2022 Housesit Match Blog Competition Winner, written by Kelly Hayes-Raitt relays her experience as an American professional woman housesitting in Mexico. Through this first housesit assignment and subsequent returns, she discovers her love of petsitting. Read on to…
Prepare for home siding repairs – Top Tips
If you own a house you may be aware of how important your siding is for the weather proofing of your home. As a homeowner you will need to manage home siding repairs for your property. In this blog we…
Basic home safety fixes – The priorities
While we all know as homeowners we need to manage safety on our properties. But, do we really tend to those outstanding DIY jobs and home safety fixes? Read this blog to learn what you need to repair first to…
Learning a second language for travel plus
Do you like travel? Have you ever thought of learning a second language? If you are an international housesitter you will know that having a second language will make travel a little easier. Plus there are many more benefits for…
How to manage a misbehaving dog
If you are a pet owner who has a poorly behaved dog, read this blog. In this article we offer top tips on how to manage a misbehaving dog and now to correct that behaviour. Top tips on how to…
What to know when repairing a roof
If you own a house or you are responsible for the roof on your property then you need to understand the content of this blog. In this article we offer homeowners all that is important to know when repairing a…
Avoid these mistakes when decorating a bedroom
Whether you are a homeowner or you are renting your home you can find inexpensive ideas when decorating a bedroom. Read on to learn the easy steps to take and more especially the mistakes to avoid. 6 Mistakes to avoid…
Prepare a home for your ageing parents – Here’s how
If you are considering bringing ageing parents to live with you then read this blog. In this article we offer homeowners top tips on how to prepare a home for your ageing parents. With suggestions on avoiding classic hazards, and…
Housesitting a menagerie
In this 2022 Housesit Match Blog Competition entry by Anel Ryan you will learn about the experience of two sitters housesitting a menagerie in Mexico. Read on to learn how they cared for a wide range of pets in a…