Heading out on vacation? Securing your home’s safety is essential while you’re away. Our Home Watch Services offer comprehensive protection and peace of mind for your property. Follow these home safety tips to keep your home safe during your trip:
Inside the House:
- Use Timers on Lights: Set timers on your interior lights to simulate an occupied home, deterring potential burglars.
- Protect Electronics: Use surge protectors or unplug devices, especially on kitchen and bathroom countertops, to safeguard against power surges.
- Test Smoke Alarms: Ensure smoke alarms are functioning properly and replace batteries as needed.
- Limit Social Media Posts: Refrain from posting vacation plans or locations on social media to reduce burglary risks.
- Inform Your Security Company: Notify your alarm company of your absence and consider remote monitoring for enhanced vacation home security.
- Secure Valuables: Keep valuable items in a safe or out of sight to prevent theft.
- Adjust Your Thermostat: Program your thermostat to save energy, prevent frozen pipes, and control humidity based on weather conditions.
Outside the House:
- Maintain Landscaping: Arrange for lawn care and landscaping to make your home appear occupied.
- Trim Overgrown Vegetation: Cut back dead or overgrown branches and bushes to avoid storm damage and prevent hiding spots for intruders.
- Pause Deliveries: Suspend mail and newspaper deliveries or ask a neighbor to collect them, avoiding signs of absence.
- Park a Vehicle: Keep a car in the driveway or have a neighbor do so, enhancing the illusion of someone being home.
- Secure Outdoor Items: Lock up outdoor furniture and use motion sensor lights to deter intruders.
- Retrieve Spare Keys: Remove any hidden spare keys and secure your garage and fencing to prevent unauthorized access.
For additional security, our Home Watch Services provide professional oversight and peace of mind while you’re away. Contact us to learn more about enhancing your vacation home security!