Getting
out of town soon for some R&R? What steps are you taking to protect your
home while you’re gone?
Here are my 10 tips that will help ensure everything is safe and
sound when you return.
I hope you all have a safe and relaxing time during your
vacation this summer. It’s crucial that
we all have time to recharge and recognize what’s important in life. We only go around once, so it’s important to
savor what we have.
Before you leave town, I thought
you might be interested in a few precautionary safety tips to keep your home
and your possessions safe while you’re gone.
Often in the run-up to a vacation, people neglect to take simple steps
to protect themselves from becoming a victim of theft or vandalism.
You’ve probably covered your bases,
but just in case, here are 10 basic precautions you can take:
1. Have
someone collect your mail and newspaper daily.
2. Leave
shades and blinds in normal positions.
3. Put at
least two lights and a radio on automatic timers.
4. Have
someone leave trash at your curb on garbage collection day.
5. Have
someone park a car in your driveway occasionally. If you leave your car outside,
arrange to have it moved every so often.
6. Leave
a key with a trusted neighbor in case of an emergency. Let the neighbor know
where you are going and when you are expect to return, also leave them a way to
get in contact with you in case of an emergency.
7. Lock
all windows and doors before you go. Do not forget to double-check basement and
garage doors.
8. On
extended trips have someone to maintain your landscaping, (grass mowed, leaves
raked, etc.)
9. Consider
turning off your home’s water main to prevent damage from a burst pipe.
10. Be
careful how much you check-in on social media while on vacation. If your
privacy settings are incorrect you might reveal to strangers your home is
vacant!
Be safe and have a blast...
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