An incredible trip depends upon keeping home safe while you are not at home.
I know we all internally desire that we could stay at vacations forever. However we all have to return back home. And we wish it would be nice to have it like we left it all right. Follow these tips to make that happen.
Christopher Hopkins
How to keep your home safe when you are on vacation
A vacant house or apartment,
while the owners are away, is a tempting target for burglars. We don't want to
frighten you or make you worry about your valuables while you're relaxing on a
Caribbean beach. However, every traveler must take certain important precautions
to keep his or her home safe and secure while traveling around the world. While
you're away, simple preventative actions (that only take a few minutes to
implement) can help keep your house safe from power surges, damaged pipes, home
invasions, and more.
Home security is crucial, and
there are numerous alternatives to pick from. Make sure you choose one that is
appropriate for your home. Some home security systems even allow you to watch
live video from your phone, allowing you to monitor what's going on in
real-time. Your peace of mind is certainly worth this tiny expenditure!
Request a friend or relatives
to keep an eye on your home
Requesting a friend or neighbor
keep an eye on your house while you're gone is a simple, yet vital, approach to
achieve peace of mind while traveling. Give this individual a key so they can
deliver your mail, feed your cat, water your plants, rake your leaves, and so
on. If you don't have a garage, you should also offer this person a key to your
car because you never know when you'll need to transfer it. In case of an
emergency, he or she should have your phone number and a copy of your
itinerary.
Don’t keep the house dark
Another characteristic of an
empty house is darkness, which permits criminals to enter unobserved. By
leaving a few lights on, you can eliminate that vulnerability. Better still,
utilize motion detection lights to illuminate any intruders, or use smart
lighting to set the lights on a timer and control them from afar.
Keep valuable items locked and protected
Criminals are attracted to
easy-to-grasp pricey products. Keep high-value goods hidden and protected in
your house and garage. Keep the most valuable items in a safe at home. Remember
that many thieves aren't just interested in stealing your belongings; they're
also interested in stealing your identity. Keep your social security cards,
financial information, and other personal identification you won't be bringing
with you in a safe place.
Clear your mailbox before
traveling
Mailboxes that are overflowing
and fading newspapers heaped in the driveway are dead giveaways that you aren't
at home. If you don't have a friend or family member who can bring in the paper
and mail while you're gone, contact your newspaper service and request a mail
hold.
Don’t advertise your trip on
the internet
It's common knowledge that you
shouldn't advertise trips online (or anywhere else) before leaving, but perhaps
even more crucial is double-checking your social networking sites to make sure
your address isn't readily available to anyone looking for it. Delete any
previous postings, party invites, or Facebook events that may have included
your phone number, as it's all too easy to link a phone number to an address
with a quick Google search!
Use a smart home security system
Smart home technologies can
help you protect your belongings while you're away. You can view what's going
on in your home and receive activity alerts direct to your web-enabled device
with an improved security system that includes surveillance cameras. Smart home
technology can also help you save money on your heating expenses while you're
gone, so you don't have to return home to a freezing house. You can program
your lights and air conditioning to turn on before you arrive home with the
touch of a button. It's easy to set up even if you're not tech-savvy, and you
can get one on Amazon for less than $20. Motion-sensor floodlights can also be
used year-round for general home security, whether you're at home or not, and
are frequently equipped with technology that allows them to switch on and off
at specific times of the day.
Secure all entry points, back doors of your home
Secure all of your home's and
outbuildings' doors and windows, as well as pet doors. Have you ever seen a
raccoon or cat squeeze through an impossible-to-fit-through space? Some robbers
are almost as quick as you are.
A spare key must be hidden
No one is fooled by that
plastic rock. If a burglar discovers you're on vacation, he or she will most
likely search your porch for a spare key. So, before you leave on vacation,
reach under the mat, into the mailbox, above the door frame, or into the flower
pot and take your spare key. If you must leave a spare key outside your home,
keep it in a safe portable lock box that is securely hidden.
Notify the cops before leaving
for vacation
If you're going on vacation,
you should notify the police. There's no need to notify the cops if you're
going away for the weekend, but you should do so if you'll be gone for more
than a week or two. If you live in a small town, the cops will likely go out of
their way to drive by your house while on patrol. If you have a security alarm,
provide someone you trust a home key and the code, as well as their name and
phone number to the police and the alarm provider. If your neighborhood has a
neighborhood watch program, you might wish to contact them.
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