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Investing in a Burned House: Pros, Cons, and Considerations
One of our greatest fears as homeowners is losing our home to fire, theft or financial crisis. You would think that fire is preventable. However, the accidental burning down of houses and properties is more common than one would imagine.…
Pet birds – The best species to choose for children
If you have always fancied having birds as pets at home then this might be of interest. And if you have children and they ask you regularly if they have pets then consider these bird species as options. As every…
Home inspection can help buyer and seller – Here’s how
If you are buying or selling a home it can be a busy stressful time with so much to get done, often to deadlines. As the homeowner want to sell you want your property to look and feel its best.…
Student housesitting – Why this is a good idea
If you are a student or you know a student housesitting is something to consider. As the homeowner you may hesitate at first to have a student housesitting in your home. However, from our experience at Housesitmatch.com we know that…
Digging up concrete at home – What size drill?
When you start a home renovation, often there is some deconstruction needed before the construction begins. And more frequently than you would think you find there is concrete at home that you need to dig up or remove. Homeowners all…
How to keep a healthy lawn with pets at home
If you are a petowner with a house and garden you will know the challenges of maintaining your lawn. How is it that some pet owners manage to keep a super health lawn despite having a number of pets using…
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…