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Our blogs are stories shared by our housesitting team, and members who have benefited from the affordable travel, home and pet care made possible through our membership network. We hope you enjoy the blogs. Please take a moment to leave your feedback.
Top Housesitter’s Pest Prevention Guide
One of the advantages of finding housesitters when you go away is that they maintain your pest prevention routines to ensure your home is pest free on your return from holiday. In this pest prevention guide we offer you a…
Housesitting in Brazil: The Complete Guide for Expats, Pet Owners & Sitters
Housesitting in Brazil is still a relatively new concept, but for expats and pet owners who travel, it offers an ideal alternative to kennels and traditional pet care. Brazil is very pet friendly as a country, and a beautiful place…
How to Choose the Right Psychiatrist – Top Tips
Learning how to choose the right psychiatrist in Los Angeles isn’t as simple as picking the first name that pops up in a search result. The city has hundreds of providers, each with different areas of focus, treatment philosophies, and…
A House Sitter in Marlow Remembers the Scent of Lime Trees & River Mist
When I left my hometown years ago in search of new horizons, I never expected to return decades later as a house sitter in Marlow—revisiting old haunts and discovering a rich cultural history I had barely noticed as a child.…
Housesitting in Andalucía Spain: Top Guide to House Sitting in Southern Spain
This is a guide to housesitting in Andalucia, for people wanting to travel there affordably by looking after homes and pets. On HouseSit Match, Southern Spain consistently stands out as a hotspot for housesitting, with a vibrant community of homeowners…
Planning a Smooth Ski Holiday in France – Top Tips
Many of those planning a ski holiday in France want a smooth trip and uninterrupted skiing with great weather once they arrive. The chances of experiencing a well-run trip are much improved with good forward planning. Home and pet owners…
A Digital Nomad’s Guide to Housesitting – How to Remote Work & Travel
Combining the freedom of remote work with the adventure of travel is the ultimate Housesitter’s goal. And in this digital nomad’s guide to housesitting we offer you a range of top tips for how to ensure your life as a…
Avoiding Homecare Mistakes & The Termite Problem – Top Tips
Any experienced homeowner knows the risks of a pest invasion, but the termite problem is not always as familiar to most of us. There are several standard homecare mistakes that can lead to termite issues and most are easily avoided…
Best 7 UK Veterinary Orthopaedic Referral Centres
Most pet owners will turn first to their primary care vet for help. However, if you need to choose a specialist veterinary orthopaedic referral centre for your pet’s treatment in the UK consider the following guide which takes you through…