House Sitter in New York, New York

My husband and I are both New York City Public teachers in out mid-late 30s. We recently left the country to volunteer for 6 months in South America. We are back now, working over the summer and not exactly sure where we will be located during next school year (so can't look for our own apt, as we would like to be close to work). We love animals,I love plants so can help with any indoor/outdoor gardening and my husband is a carpenter on the side so can do any repairs if necessary.