Airbnb, VRBO and other home-sharing platforms connect homeowners (or renters) with travelers looking for relatively cheaper or, at least, more personable accomodations. But nothing beats free, and ...

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No one knows better than Christine Estima that, as a writer, you can work from anywhere. “So long as there’s WiFi and a cup of coffee,” she adds, with a laugh. Ms. Estima, 43, is a full-time ...

No vacation is fully booked if you haven't accounted for your home and pets while away. From a broken freezer of spoiled food to a withered vegetable garden, house sitters can prevent disaster from ...

House sitting is a service where travelers can stay in a home for free in exchange for caring for the owner's pets and property. TrustedHousesitters is a popular platform that connects homeowners with ...

Stephanie Perry felt like she needed a change. As a pharmacy technician, she had financial stability but knew that her taste for adventure was quietly beckoning her to do something new. When the then ...

Who might need a house sitter? Surprisingly, quite a few people, including people going on vacations lasting longer than a week, traveling business owners and executives, as well as people whose homes ...