Six Tips to Keep Your Home Safe During Summer Vacation Season
As summer approaches and the school year ends, it is the perfect time to take that well-deserved break from work. However, whether it’s a long trip to a different continent, or just for the weekend, leaving your home unattended for an extended period of time can be a source of anxiety. Read below for six tips to ensure your home is secure and protected in your absence and allow yourself to have a stress-free vacation.
Lock Up All Entry Points
This may seem like the most basic step, but it is by far the most crucial. It is important to ensure all entry points to the property are locked, including garage doors, windows, sliding doors, and any secondary entrances in addition to your main entrances.
Install A Home Security System
A comprehensive home security system can be one of the most effective ways to protect your home. With features including cameras, 24/7 monitoring services, and motion detectors, you feel some ease when you are away from your home. Ensuring your security system is advertised with signs and stickers can also deter potential burglars.
Keep Your Home Looking Lived-In
Homes that look empty are often an easy target for burglars. To avoid that consider the following: • Asking a trusted neighbour or friend to collect any mail, newspaper, and packages left by your entrance • Using timers for indoor lights keeping them on for a few hours at night to make it look like the house is occupied • Turning on TVs and radios at various times to create the illusion someone is home
Use Smart Home Technology
With technology available today, it is easier now more than ever to monitor and protect your home remotely. Smart doorbell cameras enable you to see who’s at your door in real time and can even notify you any time there is motion detected nearby. Smart locks can also allow you to lock and unlock doors remotely to give temporary access to trusted individuals. Motion-activated outdoor lights can also deter intruders from inspecting your property.
Unplug Non-Essential Electronics
Electronics may present a potential fire hazard in your absence, so unplugging non-essential electronics is a simple step to enhance safety in your absence and also conserve some energy.
Check Your Home Insurance Policy
Whilst it is crucial to take all these steps to ensure the safety of your home, it is also important to review your home insurance policy to understand what is covered in case of burglary or damage in your absence. Keep an updated inventory of all your valuables on hand.
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