How housesitting helped me move country
“I sleep around. Usually with animals,” Kelly Hayes-Raitt jokes in the opening of her book How to Become a Housesitter: Insider Tips from the HouseSit Diva. From housesits in countries Hayes-Raitt has never heard of to sitting in her hometown, “I’ve been travelling and housesitting full-time for 12 years straight – until last month”, she writes […]
A quick dogsitting in London guide
If you are dogsitting in London, you best explore a few tips and tricks below to bear in mind when minding dogs in a housesit. Minding dogs in the capital For people who have a lot of experience with dogs, it may be tempting to think you know better than the pet owner you are […]
Successful housesitting helped by good communication
Often a successful housesitting experience can rest on the quality of communication and the information provided between the homeowner and housesitter. In her latest guest blog for Housesitmatch, Kelly Hayes-Raitt outlines some tips on how to best avoid miscommunication and misunderstanding in advance and during your housesit. Communication can make or break a housesitting experience […]
Buying a new home? Find the wiggle room
If you are planning on buying a new home read this blog. Every new homeowner can benefit from the tips on how to negotiate on your new purchase, and where to find the wiggle room. Buying a new home? How to find the wiggle room Given that it’s likely to be the most expensive thing […]
Improve your property’s curb appeal – Top Tips
If you are a homeowner who has tried to sell a house but found it hard, read on. Learn how to spruce up your property’s curb appeal to attract potential home buyers, for when it’s time to sell. By implementing these top tips you will find the easy route to improving the external presentation of […]
9 Home upgrades that don’t need renovation
As every homeowner knows from time to time there is a need to refresh a home’s look and feel. Yet most of us fear the cost of a renovation project, as the costs often spiral out of control. Here are 9 easy home upgrades that you can apply yourself without needing a major renovation. Read […]
Easy home design ideas to use in your home
Looking after your home with home maintenance and DIY decorating can really help to optimise your living space. And most homeowners struggle with the costs involved, and the skills needed for complicated design and renovation. Here are some easy home design ideas that wont cost a lot. Read on to learn more about these DIY […]
Use a feature wall to decorate your home
Every homeowner will consider how to decorate their property from time to time. Have you ever considered the option to use a feature wall in your décor? Here are some ideas and considerations on how to use a feature wall to best effect. Ways to decorate your space with a feature wall There are so […]
Outdoor drainage systems to improve your home and property
Whether you are buying a new property or maintaining an older one you must manage outdoor drainage systems. As the homeowner you need to ensure drains and gutters are kept clear, that anything flushed into the system is acceptable and biodegradable. If you manage your outdoor drainage systems well you will help to manage your […]
Get your house ready to sell – Top Tips
Every homeowner has likely bought and sold a property at some point in their life. If you are a homeowner getting ready to move on then you will know that it helps if you prepare and take active steps to get your house ready to sell. Here are some top tips that will help you […]