Information on House Sitting While on Vacation
Planning a vacation can be hectic. Do not forget, in all the excitement, to make sure the house being left behind is going to be well cared for by a trusted friend or family member. Does this Spark an idea?
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Mail
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Keep mail from piling up by going to the post office and having a hold place on all mail. The post office will keep mail until the homeowner's return from vacation.
Plants
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House-sitters will need to know the requirements of individual plants indoors and out. Some varieties will need more care than others.
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Pets
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Leave the house-sitter detailed instructions on any pets that will be staying behind. Tell him when and what to feed pets and make him aware of any pet medications.
Keys
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Have an extra set of keys made for the house-sitter. Make sure the new set of keys works before leaving for vacation.
Saying Thank You
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Do not forget to pick up a special souvenir or other small token of appreciation for the house-sitter. This is a good way to thank her for protecting such an important asset.
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