Housesitting Instructions 
Home Owner(s)
Name(s):_______________________________________________
Home address: _______________________________________________
Home phone: _______________________________________________
Temporary address(es) and phone numbers while housesitter is staying at home (or attach schedule) ________________________________________________________________
Plants and Garden
[What to water when]
___________________________________________
Newspapers and Mail
[What to do about mail and newspapers; what to save, what to throw out]
___________________________________________
Garbage and Recycling
[Details of garbage pickup and recycling—what, where, when]
___________________________________________
Appliances
[Where to find manuals/booklets on different major and minor appliances, plus few odds and ends of information as to location and operation of DVD player, vacuum cleaner, stove, etc.]
___________________________________________
Lights
[Any special details on lights, timers, automatic night light, and external motion-sensitive lights]
___________________________________________
Windows, Doors, Security Systems, and Keys
[Details on how locks and security system work and who has extra keys]
___________________________________________
Smoke Detectors and Fire Extinguishers
[Details on location and functioning of smoke detectors and fire extinguishers]
___________________________________________
Utilities
[Details on location and use of thermostat, gas and water shut-off valves, fuse box, and spare fuses]
___________________________________________
Tools and Supplies
[Location of house supplies, such as tools, light bulbs, batteries, iron, cleaning supplies, and first aid kit]
___________________________________________
Vehicles
[Details on cars, whether they need to be started once a week, etc.]
___________________________________________
Neighbors and Friends
[Names and phone numbers (home and work) of neighbors and friends who can help with any questions]
___________________________________________
Repair People and Service Contacts
[Names and phone numbers of repairperson, plumber, insurance agent, etc.]
___________________________________________
Miscellaneous
[Anything else you want housesitter to know]
___________________________________________

Please don’t hesitate to call us if anything comes up or you have questions. And be sure to help yourself to any food in the refrigerator or cupboards. Thanks!

Signature: _____________________________________________
Date: _______________