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Our blogs are stories shared by our housesitting team, and members who have benefited from the affordable travel, home and pet care made possible through our membership network. We hope you enjoy the blogs. Please take a moment to leave your feedback.
Best Pet Friendly Flooring – Top Tips
When as pet owner you are considering the best pet flooring for your home consider these questions and top tips. Whether you are in your own house or apartment with neighbours to consider, or you have multiple pets and children…
Understanding Separation Anxiety in Your Dogs – Top Tips
When new petowners are preparing to leave for a holiday few spend time in understanding separation anxiety in their own pets. Taking time to watch your pet, and monitor their behaviour when you leave them just for short periods will…
Moving to Cyprus: A Guide for Expats in 2026
Sunshine, 0% tax on dividends and a simple company setup. Here’s why expats moving to Cyprus benefit, and how the relocation and company formation process really works. Whether you are a homeowner or a housesitter these expert top tips will help…
Housesitting in Zafferana Etnea: A Wild Autumn Adventure
Housesitting in Zafferana Etnea is a dream come true for any adventurous Europhile — especially one who adores Italy in all its flavours, rhythms, and glorious contradictions. Our housesitter arrived on the slopes of Mount Etna with a love of…
Learn About HouseSit Match Vet’s 24/7 Pet Safety Net for Total Peace of Mind
As a petowner, ensuring your pets receive seamless care while you are away is a top priority. With our Vet’s 24/7 Advice Line if you sign up for HouseSitMatch.com’s Choice Membership, you gain immediate access to a dedicated support from…
How to Restart a Water Heater Safely: Top Tips
After a long holiday leaving your water heater on vacation mode you need to restart a water heater safely, but do you know what that means? After a first long holiday for years you may not know what the specific…
How to Manage Small Home Problems: House Sitter’s Guide
Learning how to manage small home problems in the owner’s absence is core to being a good housesitter. And when starting out every housesitter fears the day they hear a gurgling in the plumbing or a storm blocks the drains.…
Single-Ply Roof Waterproofing Membrane – 7 UK Top Tips
If you are replacing your roof consider which single-ply roof waterproofing membrane you’re going to choose. Most homeowners aren’t aware of the choice available in the UK. Here is a list of the seven best options in our opinion that…
Can Regular Plumbing Inspections Save Money?
Many experienced homeowners know that regular plumbing inspections can save you money. In this article we review the various ways you can benefit from regular plumbing maintenance. Read on to learn more. How Regular Plumbing Inspections Save Homeowners Money on…