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 […]
Top Tips – Before you take on a pet sitter or a housesitter
When a pet owner needs to travel away from home it is always a worry if you need to find new pet care, whether that pet sitter is a paid service or found on a house and petsitting service like HouseSitMatch. Before you go ahead and choose your pet sitter check out our blog on […]
Write A+ Admissions Essays – Wherever you are
Wherever you are travelling in the world, if you are considering college you need to support your applications with a college admissions essay. The internet makes this a lot easier today and gives you access, we find more digital nomads leaving school and travelling the world and several have reported to us they are applying […]
Home Roofing Tornado Top Tips
As any homeowner will know their home roofing is a vital protection against wind, rain and any inhospitable storms, including extreme weather events like tornadoes. The condition of the house roof is as important as the state of the rest of the property especially when the homeowners are away from home and dependent on neighbours […]
5 Tips for a Restful Night’s Sleep
Whether you are housesitting near home or in a different country you need to rest and sleep. It is essential to ensure you are refreshed for daily duties and to ensure well being. However, it can be a challenge to ensure you have suitable conditions for optimal sleep and a restful night. Here are five […]
HouseSit Builds Trust – by Lamia Walker
Recently, Lamia Walker our founder was asked to launch the first #HouseSitChat on Twitter. It was an interview about housesitting and petsitting for affordable travel, and how HouseSitMatch.com builds trust in the housesitting industry. The Twitter Q&A which was a fun and rapid fire set of interactions with some great people keen to learn more […]
Seniors active and less mobile often sleep in a recliner
Seniors whether they are active or less mobile often like sleeping in a recliner. As a senior if you are housesitting you may well be used to taking certain creature comforts with you; a pillow; a bolster cushion. We all have our favourite indulgences. Finding a recliner in the house can be a real boost. […]
Caring for Pets with Pet Doors and Pet Sitters
Caring for pets when you’re not there When you are absent from home, for example when you go to work or for a short day’s outing most of us consider caring for pets in terms of making sure they have sufficient food and water, toys for stimulation, a dog walker if the day is a […]
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