Homes for Sale Payson AZ – How to Protect Your Home While Away for the Holidays

It is that time of year when most people will be traveling away from home for the holidays. It is important to protect your home while you’re away from thieves and Mother Nature. So, here are some tips to keep in mind and follow to keep your home safe this time of year.

Mail/Packages/Newspapers – If you will be away for five days or more, you will want to notify the mail service to hold your mail. Also have a trusted neighbor or friend be on the lookout for any unexpected packages that maybe delivered and left on your door step. Also, have them pick up your newspapers on a daily bases. If you have curb side garbage service and you will be away on collection day, have them also put your garbage can out on the street and bring it back in case thieves are watching the neighborhood. You want it to appear that you are still home.

Lighting – Along the same lines, a lamp on a timer in the living room and bedrooms is a great way to make it appear that someone is still at home. Motion sensor security lighting around the outside of the house is also a great idea.

Keep it Hush, Hush – Keep your travel plans this holiday season to yourself. It’s a good idea to pack your vehicle inside your garage when leaving. Also, don’t announce your plans on social media. And wait to post your holiday pictures to the social sites until you get back home.

Unplug Electronics – It is a good idea to unplug all major appliances and electronics while your away to protect them from a power surge or fire.

Protect Your Pipes – Here in winter, you will want to keep your thermostat at 55 degrees to prevent your pipes from freezing. If you can, it’s a good idea to turn the water off and drain the house. You can pour RV anti-freeze in your toilets to keep them from freezing, too. Also, open up all cabinet doors to the sinks in your house to keep the pipes warmer as well.

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