The kids are out of school and you’ve had a family vacation planned for quite some time now. It would be a shame if you came back to a broken into home. Whether you are leaving town for a long weekend or for a few weeks, make sure you follow these tips to keep you home safe from opportunist criminals.
Have post office hold mail
One of the obvious signs that a home is vacant is overflowing mail. Don’t give away to the people passing by that you are out of town by having a surplus of mail. Contact the post office to hold your mail until you return from your trip.
Lawn mowed
If you are going on a longer trip, it would be wise to have a trusted neighbor mow your lawn while you are gone. An overgrown lawn is a dead giveaway that you are not home. Your neighbors might not appreciate the tacky look as well.
Remove hidden keys
If you are not expecting anybody to be in the house while you are gone, there are no reasons to have hidden keys around the house. The only outcome that is possible is an unwanted guest finding them and entering your house with ease.
Test system
You will want to test your security system before you leave. It is always a good idea to double check. You don’t want your security system out of order while you leave your house unattended for a while.
Check alarm batteries
This is another important thing to double check. It would be unfortunate for your alarm batteries to go out right in time for your vacation.
Program indoor and outdoor lighting
With our system, you are able to program the indoor and outdoor lights to come on when it gets dark. It can give it away nobody is home when there are no lights on inside or outside at nighttime multiple nights in a row. Scare off the intruders by programming your lights while you are gone.
Keep an eye on home
It can help to have security cameras while you are gone so you can make sure there is nothing out of the ordinary. There is no better peace of mind than actually seeing with your own eyes that everything is okay.
Tell a trusted neighbor to keep an eye out
Do you have a trusted neighbor you don’t mind telling that you are out of town? Ask them to keep an eye on your home and notify you if there is any suspicious activity going out around the house while you are gone.
DON’T POST ABOUT IT
Don’t broadcast to the world through social media the dates you will be out of town. Wait until you get home to tell the world about how much fun you had. If the wrong person sees that you are out of town, it could be bad news for you.
A security system can save you from the stress while you are out enjoying your vacation. With our pet protection, you can check on your furry little friend to make sure he or she is okay. If you have a neighbor or a friend coming to feed and let your pet outside, you can arm and disarm your security system from your smartphone. Thanks for reading, and enjoy your vacation!