Going on a fun summer vacation? While you’re enjoying yourself in paradise, make sure your home stays secure. Follow these steps to protect your home while you’re gone.

• Hire someone to cut your lawn while you’re gone
• Stop your mail while out of town
• Alert neighbors that you’ll be out of town
• Consider hiring a house or pet-sitter
• Don’t announce your absence on social media sites
• Make sure you leave all doors and windows locked
• Hide valuables from any line of sight and store in a safe
• Use timers on lights
• Don’t leave any notes on the door letting others know you’re out of town
• Request a police drive-through in your neighborhood
• Remove your spare key
• Install a security system

 

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