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Coming back from a vacation is always tough…back to reality! However, coming home to realize that something has happened while you were gone can be downright devastating. There are certain precautions you can take to be sure a disaster like that doesn’t happen. In our two-part series, find out how to protect your home when on vacation!
House-Sitter
A couple of weeks before you leave on vacation, ask a trusted friend or neighbor to keep an eye on things while you are gone. This will not only help you be alerted if anything bad were to happen, but it will also give you peace of mind. Make sure they have a key to your house and at least one phone number where you can be contacted. In addition to keeping an eye on your home, ask if they will check your mail and pick up any newspapers, flyers, etc. Burglars will know if someone is out of town if newspapers start to stack up. Be sure to bring your house sitter back something special from your trip as a thank you!
Social Media
As tempting as it may be to post your incredible vacation pictures, or tell all your friends/followers how amazing ____________ was…don’t. The Internet does not consist of only your friends and family. Even burglars can see what you post. So avoid posting on social media during your vacation…you can do that when you get back!
Jewelry & Valuables
If you aren’t taking your jewelry or valuables with you, then be sure they are out of sight and in a secure place. Make especially certain they are not visible from a door or window.
Spare Key
That fake rock isn’t fooling anyone…certainly not burglars! Pick up your spare key from its “hiding place” and give your house sitter one of your own keys. You don’t want to risk someone else knowing the location of your spare key and letting themselves into your home.
But wait, there’s more! Stay tuned for part 2 of our “How To Protect Your Home When On Vacation” series.