Vacation Proof Your Home

Posted by Nicole Azzi Williams on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 9:48 AM By Nicole Azzi Williams / May 3, 2022 Comment

WE ARE ALL THINKING IT..

A VACATION SOUNDS GREAT RIGHT ABOUT NOW.

So… you pack your bags, and you’re ready to go.

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BUT FIRST, have you properly secured your home?⁠

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Here are a few ways to Vacay-Proof Your Home so you can truly relax while you're away. Our goal is to help you plan ahead so you come home to a perfectly peaceful home.

-Lock up. This means ALL your doors and windows are locked and secure.

-Set your alarm security system. We also suggest contact alarm company letting them know you're be away from the home⁠.

⁠-Tell a trusted neighbor you’ll be gone. Ask them to stop in every other day to make sure nothing is leaking or out of place.⁠

⁠-Unplug TV's, computers, lamps, appliances, and whatever else that may be affected in case of a power surge.⁠

⁠-Speaking of unplugging, fight the urge to share vacay pics on social media in real time. This is a cue that no one is home, so it’s best to wait until you’re back to post all the photos! ⁠

⁠-Keep on your outdoor lights on and a random light inside.⁠ This gives the appearance of someone being there.

⁠-Secure your valuables. We suggest placing them in a safe deposit box or leave with a trusted friend or family member.⁠

⁠-Temporarily stop all mail and newspaper deliveries until you return. If any packages arrive while you're gone, ask a neighbor to grab them until you're back!⁠

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HAVE A GREAT TIME and relax and know you will return to a home glad to have you back!⁠

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What would you add to the list?

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