Hi, I'm Taj! - a non-smoking, non-drinking, lover of nature, travel, dance, and all animals, fury, feathered, naked or scaled. I have been taking care of my close friend's pets & houses for many years. I honor my commitments and am hoping for repeat opportunities.
I'm a previous homeowner and self-employed acne specialist of nearly 20 years, and a property manager of 6 years – 2 of which was for a vacation rental. As a result, I have become quite handy & resourceful. I have a solid understanding of the needs required to maintain a home. I've tended to minor repairs, irrigation & plumbing issues, hot tub maintenance, security. as well as managing & having effective communication with guests & tenants. I am improving my Spanish and enjoy dabbling in local languages.
I have one green thumb, two if I’m given instructions, and have tended to a 1/3 of an acre and a garden for nearly two decades.
Having a clean, organized space makes me happy and more productive as I'm in the process of taking my business online and working from home as an online acne & nutrition consultant.
I have experience as a veterinarian technician, doggy daycare owner, wildlife hotline operator and have taken care of snakes, turtles, chickens, horses, cows, dogs, cats & rats. As a solo traveler, I love a fury companion(s). A dog that enjoys daily outings, whether it be hiking or around town and to the coffee shop, would be a bonus!
The Western U.S. has been my home base for over 50 years while doing random travels. As I set out on my new nomadic journey, house sitting will allow me to stay in lovely places while saving money as I explore the delicious possibilities of life in other countries.
If I can backpack through East Africa by myself for 3 months, run every aspect of my business and manage my own property for 19 years - I've got what it takes to keep your house in order!