10. Get Built In Pet Care
One of the biggest burdens of going on holiday is finding care for your beloved pets. Taking the dog or cat to a kennel can be expensive and stressful, and finding a friend who’ll take your fish, turtle or snake is not always easy. With home exchange, provided there’s a mutual agreement, pet care can be thrown into the bargain. Unless someone is allergic or adverse to animals, most people are happy to feed, water and play with a pet.
11. There’s Someone to Water the Plants
Have you ever returned after a few weeks away to a house full of dead plants or a lawn of dried grass? With home exchange, you’ll have a warm body on hand to take care of a few minor household chores like that. Nobody expects a guest to be burdened with domestic responsibilities, but some mutual courtesies are usually part of the deal.
12. Inspiration to Get Your House In Order
There’s nothing like a guest coming to stay to motivate you to do some spring cleaning. Suddenly, you’ll have the urge to get to that fix-it list. You’ll finally find the time to declutter that closet. You might spruce up the bathroom with some fresh towels. Don’t worry, there’s no requirement to make things picture-perfect or Martha-ready. Most guests are content with a real, comfy, lived-in home. So don’t feel obliged to go overboard with the preparations, but an upcoming house swap might just be the kick-in-the-butt you need to tackle your to-do list.
