Preparing for Vacation

12/4/2017 (Permalink)

When you’re on vacation, you should be carefree and enjoying your time away and not be worrying about your home. Here are some steps you can ensure that you come back to your house without having to worry.

• Make sure your house looks lived-in
  • Can ask trusted neighbor to pick up mail
  • Park car inside garage
  • Turn on a lamp or two inside the house (or on timer)
  • Install motion-activated sensor on outdoor floodlight
  • Make sure all smoke detectors are properly working
  • Make sure to shut all windows and lock doors before leaving
• Electrical and plumbing precautions
  • Unplug small appliances and electronic devices
  • Check for any types of leaks (pipes, water heaters, faucets)
  • Turn off water valves for dishwasher, washing machine, and sinks
  • Set water heater to “vacation” mode, which newer water heaters should have
  • Pour half a cup of chlorine into toilet bowls to prevent bacteria buildup
  • Clean out refrigerator and get rid of perishable items

Happy holidays and for more information, you can visit:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/05/29/home-prep-vacation/2371035/

http://www.hgtv.com/design/decorating/clean-and-organize/13-steps-to-prep-your-home-for-vacation