Whether you’re road-tripping to a neighboring city or relaxing for a week in the Caribbean, protect your home by following this quick checklist;
Security to-do’s • Set a timer to turn exterior and interior lights on and off when you normally would, or use a mobile app to control lights remotely. • Stop your mail and newspaper deliveries. • Ask a neighbor to keep an eye on your home and, if necessary, bring your recycling and garbage cans to and from the curb on pickup day. • Hide and/or lock up valuables, like jewelry. • Inform your security system provider and local police of your travel dates, so they can take extra steps to protect your home, if necessary. • Don’t share your travel plans on social media sites. Preventive to-do’s • Turn off the water supply to your washing machine, sinks and toilets, or consider installing a system that will shut off water where it detects a leak. • Unplug electronics and appliances, or use a mobile app to control appliances remotely. • If freezing weather is a possibility: Clear gutters and downspouts, remove garden hoses from exterior faucets and open cabinet doors under sinks to keep your pipes warm. Have fun!
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