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 […]
Sound isolation – Managing workplace acoustics
Whether you are working from home or in an office, managing sound isolation can improve productivity. Over the pandemic many homeowners have found working from home a challenge, with the family and pets all living in the same space at the same time. Some people, however, chose to continue working from home but found they […]
The best tips for securing a home from intruders
If you are a homeowner or property owner then the chances are you are at risk from intruders. Every property will experience some risk from the threat of thieves or opportunist burglars. But how do you mitigate that risk? Here are some top tips on securing a home from intruders to help you. What are […]
Mature homeowners find support post Covid-19
Mature homeowners in the USA and other places have been affected significantly by the Covid pandemic and resulting economic restrictions. With global economies slowing dramatically pensions and business ventures have been affected in many sectors. The US government has introduced a number of initiatives to ease the burden for many sectors in the population. Here […]
Working from home with pets? 5 Top Tips
These days working from home is less of a novelty and more of a working standard. Working from home with pets is another matter, however. Many of us find it does take some getting used to. Because for our pets we are as much a novelty at home as they are to us. Here are […]
Home Improvement Projects with High ROI
As a homeowner you are always considering how best to spend any investment on home improvements. External home improvements can offer the best rewards to deliver curb appeal and ROI. Here are some great ideas to consider when planning your external home improvement projects. Outdoor Home Improvement Projects with High ROI After a long winter, […]
Household DIY – for those annoying home fixes
Whether you are a homeowner or a housesitter household DIY jobs will occur, some more often than others. Here are some of the most common that occur in occupied homes, and how to deal with them. Surprisingly Easy Solutions to Annoying Household Troubles Certain damages incurred in your household may be inevitable, especially if you […]
Home bathroom décor – Organising your bathroom
Planning your home bathroom decor and layout can really optimise how you view and use your space. As a homeowner you will no doubt be mindful about the bathroom spaces in your home, especially if you are inviting guests or housesitters to stay with you or in your absence. Here are some general guidelines for […]
Top Tips for Taking Good Care of the Fish
Care of the fish in any home is a much overlooked theme, but all the more important for it. As a housesitting platform at HouseSitMatch we occasionally get asked by housesitters if there are guidelines for the good care of the fish in a housesitting assignment. Homeowners are usually pretty good at preparing guidelines and […]
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 to address. It is vital for home maintenance how to fix hidden problems becomes part of your repertoire as […]