Pet parenting – A beginners guide
Are you preparing to be a pet owner? If you are considering buying or adopting a new pet for the first time then you need to prepare. Read on to learn more in our pet parenting beginners guide. Pet parenting: A beginner’s guide If you’re looking to add a pet to the family, prepare for […]
Find pet sitters for when you travel
For most pet owners the planning of a holiday or trip is exciting but brings mixed emotions. You have the excitement of going somewhere different, but the nerves about how to find pet sitters that you trust and will give you peace of mind. How to find pet sitters for when you travel Depending on […]
Top tips for pest control at home
Pet owners all over the world are mindful of how important it is to keep their pets clean. Pest control is part of that challenge. Here are our top tips for petowners and petsitters on how to manage pest control at home. Pest control at home top tips and tricks Pests can be a huge […]
Best pets for children – What to consider
If you have children at home or you are preparing your home for children you may also be looking for a pet. As a would be pet owner try to consider the best pets for children before you decide on the pet for you and your home. Read on to learn the key points to […]
What is a live in dogsitter? Find out more
At HousesitMatch we truly believe that to have a live in petsitter and housesitter is a great arrangement. The sitter moves in to your home, by arrangement, and they stay while you are away to look after your pets and your property for free! So when people ask us what is a live in dogsitter, […]
Tips on how to get organised at home
Like many homeowners we always need more space, or so we think. In every home with people and pets resident, and especially with pets, you seem to accumulate all kinds of stuff. In this blog we offer some tips on how to get organised at home, to help you enjoy your space and live well. […]
Every pet owner needs a robot vacuum cleaner
As a pet owner and pet lover having a fur baby is one of the best things you can do. If you’re having a bad day, just play with your pets to the stress away. They are just so adorable that few can resist playing with them! However, pets aren’t just toys, a source of […]
Ideal home flooring for you and your dog
When you get a dog, you need to make sure your home is ready. Choosing your ideal pet friendly flooring is important but finding a flooring that also suits your dog is equally key. As any pet owner knows dogs create a lot of mess and they can also damage certain flooring materials with their […]
Self-storage tips: Making storage work for you
As every first time homeowner learns before the first year ends in their new place storage is key. One simply accumulates things. And where to put them becomes a major challenge over time unless you get into good habits early on. Here are some top tips for how to manage self-storage effectively. Top tips for […]
Top Housesitting Tips for Homeowners
From time to time we ask our Housesitmatch membership for Top Housesitting Tips. We are especially delighted when the members who step forward to volunteer are experienced and have earned their stripes in the field so to speak. Here we would like to introduce you to Jacqueline and Glenn Lamb who have been housesitting continuously […]