House sitting for just two or three nights (or a weekend) at a property can be a neat way to enjoy a brief change of scenery, and for full-time NZ house sitters (like myself) it can also help to fill in those awkward little gaps that can crop up between longer assignments. However, short stays…
Window Cleaning Tips
If you’re house sitting in New Zealand, cleaning windows will not be part of your primary duties. But going that extra mile to leave sparkling clean panes can make a truly lasting impression on homeowners, and they will not only brighten up the house but also show a level of care that exceeds basic expectations….
Doing Those Little Extras (Part 2)
For those house sitting in New Zealand who are keen to impress the homeowners, earn top references, and build a reputation that sets them apart from other sitters, here are some additional cleaning ideas that will really help them to ensure that their services will remain in high demand, particularly if they are seeking to…
Doing Those Little Extras (Part 1)
When you’re house sitting in New Zealand, the basic expectations are pretty straightforward: take care of the home, tend to any and all pets, and leave everything in the same condition you found it. However, the key to becoming a truly exceptional house sitter (and to securing a steady stream of future opportunities) lies in…