When going out on a vacation it is very important to make sure your home is well secure while you’re away. Therefore we’ve gathered these 5 tips to help you keep your home safe & secure when your’re on vacation:
Secure all doors and windows
Before leaving for period of time we recommend to make sure all windows and doors are securely locked, also investing in a smart security system that can offer great benefits such as CCTV and automated door locks.
Ask a trusted neighbor to check out your house
If you trust your neighbors ask them to stop by and check out your house while you’re gone, just make sure they have the right contact information in case anything happens.
Unplug all electronic devices
In order to prevent any potential damage from power surges it is a very good idea to unplug any electronic device that is not being used for your home security while you’re away.
Put lights on a timer
Installing timers for the interior lights is an effective way to make it appear there is someone at home. Investing in installing an automatic outdoor lighting which turned on and off by sensors will be highly recommended as well.
Hold mail and newspapers
Ask the post office hold on your mail and have newspapers subscription stopped until you can receive them again after returning from your vacation. By doing this you will eliminate the appearance that no one is at home while you are away.
Taking these steps before leaving on vacation will definitely help to protect your home and to keep it safe from burglars.
