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Vacation Must-Do’s To Keep Your Home Safe and Secure
Whether you’re a meticulous vacation planner or more carefree, you don’t want to be laissez-faire when it comes to leaving your home.
That’s why the pre-vacation prep of your home is a necessary step in your departure routine.
No matter if it’s a weekend get-a-way or a week-long adventure, make sure your home is safe and secure from danger.
Don’t wait for the last minute to handle these must-do items. Better yet, create a handy list for future reference so it becomes easier and easier each time.
Make It Seem Like You’re Still Home
Don’t make your home seem desolate and empty while you’re gone. That’s a perfect invite for break-ins!
Let there be light:
Don’t forget about trash day:
Don’t forget about the outside:
Create a sense of activity:
Help from Neighbors or Friends
It’s always good to let your nearby neighbors know you’ll be away. That way you’ve got someone keeping an eye on your home.
Prep Your Home
There are certain things you need to do before you leave to prevent a fire, water damage, or any other hazard from happening.
Keep An Eye Out
There are many easy to install security cameras on the market, such as Ring or NestCams.
Other Technology for Vacationers
There are several options for those of you who want to go more high-tech when it comes to monitoring your home. Most devices can connect to your smartphone and keep you updated while on vacation and notify you if something isn’t right.
You can get a smartlock that allows you to “unlock” your door from miles away. Or you’ll know when someone rings your doorbell or when the temperature rises. You can even get an indoor camera that detects motion or a front door camera.
New gadgets come out every year and get easy and easy to use remotely, via an app on your smartphone. Carefully do the research on these “smart home” devices to see if they match your needs and budget.
Hopefully you’re all prepared to leave your home and you can ENJOY your vacation!
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