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 […]
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. These can help you to detail the assignment. Describe any extra tasks that are requested. As a homeowner, […]
Landscape design for your home
For many Homeowners there are many ways to make a property more like our home. For example, by using good landscape design we can personalise our space As a result, we make it comfortable a place to relax and feel nurtured both inside and outside. Many of us also like to feel our home is […]
HouseSitChat with Kemkem
Recently, one of our home and pet owners KemKem author of the travel blog Nextbiteoflife.com joined in our Twitter series #HouseSitChat. #HouseSitChat is a Twitter chat about housesitting that takes place on a weekly basis. By answering some of our Questions on housesitting from a homeowner perspective she helps us understand her worries as a […]
Smart Homes and Smart Security – Good for Business
Technology for home and domestic use has continued to advance apace. This is especially true in applications for smart homes and smart security. More home are becoming ‘smart homes’ and security is often seen as more than just a burglar alarm and a housesitter. However, the benefits of a human sitter caring for pets at […]
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 […]
Property housesitters or vacant selling? Top tips
Deciding on finding vacant property housesitters or vacant selling is a challenge some people face. The decision will depend on long term plans and investments. The dangers of leaving properties vacant for extended periods especially in Winter are well known. If you need to leave a property empty for whatever reason then you should consider […]
Homeowners: How to improve property value
Homeowners can enhance the value of a home If as homeowners you are considering putting your home on the market, there are plenty of measures you can take to enhance the value. Yet while some ideas will add instant appeal and saleability, others can result in you spending huge sums for very little return. Here, […]
Looking for a dog..?
How to Find the Perfect Dog for Your Family A dog make fantastic companions for children. If you get a young dog, they can grow up together and form a lifelong bond. A dog brings many benefits to a family. Studies show that owning a pet helps to build confidence, teaches children how to be […]
Why Homeowners Choose HouseSitMatch for Housesitting
What are the Unique Benefits? – why do homeowners choose HouseSitMatch for Housesitting… Making housesitting arrangements from a homeowner’s perspective can be a very economical and safe way to care for your pets and property, but not without challenges. More and more homeowners choose HouseSitMatch for Housesitting for a number of reasons. From a housesitter’s perspective the […]