Hello Everyone:
With the vacation season upon us I got an article written by Pillar to Post home inspectors about security measures for the summer season while you are on vacation. Have a very safe and great June.
Vacation Security Smarts
As summer gets into full swing, it makes sense to review some simple but important steps you
should take to secure your home during vacation season. Amidst all of the decisions about
where to go, where to stay, and what to do when you get there, taking some time to plan for
leaving your home safe and secure will give you added peace of mind while you’re away.
Here are some useful reminders and tips for protecting your home while you’re away:
Make your home appear occupied by using timers on a few lights throughout the house,
scheduling them to turn off and on at various times after dark. You can also use a timer
on a radio to provide background noise to deter potential intruders.
Use caution when communicating about your vacation dates on Facebook and other
social media . Information spreads quickly, and you don’t want it to get into the wrong
hands.
Advise your friends and trusted neighbors of your travel plans and when you’re
expecting to return. Provide your cell phone or another number where they can reach
you in an emergency.
Suspend delivery of your newspaper and have the post office hold your mail, or ask a
neighbor to collect them for you each day. A buildup of mail or uncollected papers is an
obvious sign that no one is at home.
Ask a neighbor park in your driveway on occasion so it looks like there is someone at
home.
If you have landline phones, turn off the ringers so they can’t be heard from outside.
Leave a note on at least one of the phones as a reminder to turn them back on when
you return.
Arrange to have someone mow the lawn in your absence if you’re going to be gone for a
week or more.
Close the window coverings on any ground-level rooms where displays of silver or other
valuables are visible from outside.
Unplug appliances such as the coffee maker, toaster, microwave, computers, video
systems, stereos, and televisions. Be sure to leave the refrigerator and freezer plugged
in.
To avoid the potential of water damage from an unpredictable leak or a burst hose, turn
off the water supply lines for the toilets, sinks, washing machine, dishwasher, and ice
maker. It’s easy to do and can help avert coming home to a disaster.
Adjust the water heater to its lowest setting or to vacation mode if it has one. Maintaining
the hot water at its everyday temperature while you’re away wastes energy and money.
If possible, pack your vacation gear into the car while it’s in the garage so that you’re not
announcing to passersby that you’re leaving for an extended period.
Lock the garage, gates, and storage structures. Don’t forget to lock any standard entry
doors to the garage, either from the house or to outside.
Enjoy your well-deserved time away, knowing that you’ve taken these smart measures to keep
your home safe and secure.
As summer gets into full swing, it makes sense to review some simple but important steps you
should take to secure your home during vacation season. Amidst all of the decisions about
where to go, where to stay, and what to do when you get there, taking some time to plan for
leaving your home safe and secure will give you added peace of mind while you’re away.
Here are some useful reminders and tips for protecting your home while you’re away:
Make your home appear occupied by using timers on a few lights throughout the house,
scheduling them to turn off and on at various times after dark. You can also use a timer
on a radio to provide background noise to deter potential intruders.
Use caution when communicating about your vacation dates on Facebook and other
social media . Information spreads quickly, and you don’t want it to get into the wrong
hands.
Advise your friends and trusted neighbors of your travel plans and when you’re
expecting to return. Provide your cell phone or another number where they can reach
you in an emergency.
Suspend delivery of your newspaper and have the post office hold your mail, or ask a
neighbor to collect them for you each day. A buildup of mail or uncollected papers is an
obvious sign that no one is at home.
Ask a neighbor park in your driveway on occasion so it looks like there is someone at
home.
If you have landline phones, turn off the ringers so they can’t be heard from outside.
Leave a note on at least one of the phones as a reminder to turn them back on when
you return.
Arrange to have someone mow the lawn in your absence if you’re going to be gone for a
week or more.
Close the window coverings on any ground-level rooms where displays of silver or other
valuables are visible from outside.
Unplug appliances such as the coffee maker, toaster, microwave, computers, video
systems, stereos, and televisions. Be sure to leave the refrigerator and freezer plugged
in.
To avoid the potential of water damage from an unpredictable leak or a burst hose, turn
off the water supply lines for the toilets, sinks, washing machine, dishwasher, and ice
maker. It’s easy to do and can help avert coming home to a disaster.
Adjust the water heater to its lowest setting or to vacation mode if it has one. Maintaining
the hot water at its everyday temperature while you’re away wastes energy and money.
If possible, pack your vacation gear into the car while it’s in the garage so that you’re not
announcing to passersby that you’re leaving for an extended period.
Lock the garage, gates, and storage structures. Don’t forget to lock any standard entry
doors to the garage, either from the house or to outside.
Enjoy your well-deserved time away, knowing that you’ve taken these smart measures to keep
your home safe and secure.
If there is any questions Military Relocation Connection Network can answer or any relocation needs you have please contact us here, leave a comment. Please feel free to contact Lynn Nichols the founder direct if you would like, you can e-mail, call or text her at 443 694-0028
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