Home Insurance – Things you need to know
Many of our homeowners on HousesSitMatch manage their home insurance automatically and almost by remote control, as a way to cover a major asset in their financial portfolio. However, there are many small standard rules to home insurance that you need to be aware of. In fact experts advise that you actually proactively manage your […]
Hemp for Dogs – What you need to know
There are various products available today that offer hemp for dogs. Whether or not you feel confident as a pet owner to actually use these products is another matter. It is always important to check with your vet if you are concerned. However, many pet owners find that hemp for dogs can be beneficial, especially […]
Midsomer Murder Mystery Housesit
We regularly hear lovely housesitting adventure stories of housesitters making friends with their hosts, discovering new locations and being delighted with their housesitting gigs. This story is not unlike that, with a housesitter we’ve known for a while telling us how thrilled she was with her mystery housesit. Looking after a gorgeous dog in a […]
Housesitting Adventure: Start-up Entrepreneur Reflects
Six years after beginning our housesitting adventure, we’ve taken a moment to think about our web start up HouseSit Match and all that we’ve experienced on this journey. No doubt, we’ve been fortunate to launch a business that serves a collaborative community. As a housesitting platform HouseSitMatch.com has benefited from our housesitters’ and homeowners’ contributions […]
Home maintenance – How to fix hidden problems
The home maintenance you undertake as a homeowner while you live in a house can influence not only its resale value but also how relaxed you are when you go away. There are some key areas where hidden problems can occur over the years, but regular home maintenance can help you manage your property to […]
Housesitting Accidents And In-Home Workers Accidents
In our platform housesitting accidents are rare. However, the unexpected does happen from time to time. We try to help our homeowners and our housesitters by helping them to get prepared. We provide check lists, and guidelines to help them by talking through the assignment detailing any extra tasks that are requested. As a homeowner, […]
Top Tips for Successful Writing and Academic Essays
When writing scholarship essays for admissions or even for a college course, whether you are a digital nomad on the road with HouseSitMatch, a housesitting student or at home preparing for an education, we need to make each piece of writing count. Read this blog for some top tips on how to write scholarship essays […]
Pet Care – What if your pet is stolen..?
Pet care in your absence is essential because the incidence of pet theft is on the rise. Moreover some breed of pets are highly sought after for their resale value so doing all you can to guard against pet theft is essential. This is where Housesitters and Petsitters can be of enormous value in protecting […]
Home Security – Blinds a Practical and Aesthetic Addition
For Home Security Blinds offer a Real Advantage What Most People Overlook When Getting Blinds for Their Homes In recent times, blinds have gained status among homeowners and this is not just for their aesthetics but also for their added value in home security. Homeowners opt for blinds due to their easy installation and the […]
Dog Minder Alert – What causes joint pain in dogs?
Spotting joint pain in our own pets can be hard; as a dog minder spotting dog’s in pain because of their joints is even harder. Here are some top tips about what to look for and how with the owner’s permission and a vet’s advice you can help them to deal with that pain. What Causes […]