How to manage pet illness on a housesit
Through Lamia Walker, the owner and passionate founder of HouseSitMatch, we happily accepted a pet sitting assignment from a pet owner in Budapest, Hungary. This is the story of how we were faced with a difficult situation. How to manage pet illness on a housesit. Read on to learn how we found a way to […]
Live-in dogsitting and rescue animals
For those dog lovers looking to get into live-in dogsitting, it can help to go into caring for rescue animals having taken in advice and listened to the perspectives of experienced dog sitters. Caring for dogs while housesitting can sometimes be a challenge, so continue reading below for some insights in looking after rescue dogs […]
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 […]
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 […]
New puppy? How to get a home ready
If you are keen to get a new dog, and more especially a puppy read this blog. You need to prepare in more detail for a new puppy. Experienced pet owners know the critical steps that need to be taken to get a home ready. Here are our top tips. How To Get Your Home […]
Design a home office for maximum productivity
In recent years most homeowners have found a need to have a home office in their living space. But how do you design a home office for maximum productivity? Here are some top tips to make the most of your home working space. How to organize your home office for maximum productivity? One of the […]
Weighted blankets – The 4 main benefits
If you are a homeowner furnishing a home, and you are considering new linen and blankets read on. They can have remarkable calming effect on people on the neuro-diverse spectrum. And the benefits extend to a wider range of applications. 4 Useful tips on weighted blankets benefits For those chilly nights at home, we all […]
Need a vacuum cleaner? Which to choose: Gtech or Dyson?
Wherever you live it is more than likely that you have a vacuum cleaner in your home, to help you keep things clean and tidy. As a homeowner it is likely you will have bought a suction cleaner over the years. And if you are looking to buy a new one likely the technology will […]
Cleaning companies – More important than ever
As any homeowner or investment property owner knows the importance of property maintenance and cleanliness is critical for the well-being of the building and all its occupants. This is more important now than ever for housesitters, homeowners, renters, commercial property tenants and landlords. Mainstream cleaning, building hygiene in any property is essential. Here are our […]
Expat pet owner moving to Malaysia
Expat pet owners know the challenges of moving from country to country to follow a business posting abroad. It used to be the case that you might get help from the company who instigated your professional move, however, that is not always the case. If you happen to be moving to Malaysia and you’re taking […]
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