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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