Going
away on holidays? It’s always a good idea to take the necessary steps to secure
your home so that you can enjoy your break, without worrying about your home.
So what are the steps you should take a week before you leave and just before
you walk out the door? Read on to find out.
Cover
your bases
One
of the first things to do is to make sure your home insurance policy and car insurance is all up to date. They’d be nothing worse than
returning home only to find out something disastrous took place and you aren’t
covered. Of course fingers crossed this won’t happen, but it’s always better to
play it safe by making sure your insurance is all in check.
Talk
to a neighbour
It’s
always a good idea to let those who live around you know that you will be going
away. That way, if they see people coming up to the house, they’ll be able to
do something about it. An overflowing mail box is a sure sign to burglars that
no one is at home. So ask your neighbour to collect your mail for you while
you’re on holidays.
Making
it look like there is someone at home
A
great way to keep your home looking as if you’re there is to use timers on your
lights. As soon as it hits dusk, have your timers activate certain lights in
your home. These are easy to operate, and can be bought at most hardware stores
for a reasonable price.
Make
sure all electrical goods are off
Rather
than just turning lamps, kitchen appliances and your TV off at the switch, why
not turn them off at the power point? Televisions still use power even in
standby mode so it’s worth turning them off at the power source. Things like
electric blankets need to be switched off too to ensure they don’t cause a
fire. Each year electric blankets cause fires across the country and as we head
into winter, more and more people forget to make sure they are switched off.
Securing
your car
Make
sure your car is parked securely in your garage or car port before you head
off. Double check that it’s locked, the lights are off and all the windows are
up.
Double
Check everything is secure
Give
yourself five minutes or so once everyone is outside to go into each room and
make sure that every window is locked and secured, and all electrical appliances
are turned off at the power point. This last minute check will ensure that
everything is secure, and will make sure you have complete peace of mind while
you’re away.
The
most important thing to remember when going on holidays is to try not to rush
out the door without confirming that everything is off and secure. Give
yourself enough time for a final last look, to make sure that you’ve done
everything you can to keep your home as safe as possible, while you enjoy your
holiday.
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2 comments:
I am looking for a house, wish I could afford a brand new one.
nice post......... ^^
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