Now that spring is in full swing and the pandemic seems to be winding down, families across the nation are gearing up and planning their summer getaways. They\u2019re looking at the most exciting destinations, the comfiest hotels, and the best plane tickets, too! But, with all that planning, one thing many families forget is to plan against home break-ins while they\u2019re away. How can you prevent this?<\/p>\n
We suggest letting only a few of the right people know you\u2019ll be away. Whether it\u2019s a neighbor, friend, or family member, make sure it\u2019s someone you trust. You can even ask them to swing by your place periodically to pick up mail, feed your pets, and keep an eye on the place. But remember, just let a few people know.<\/p>\n
This brings us to our next point: don\u2019t advertise your absence on social media! We know you\u2019re excited to share your photos, videos, and the like. But the last thing you\u2019ll want is to let strangers who happen onto your profile see that you\u2019ve left an empty, unguarded house behind while on vacation. To avoid any thefts or break-ins, save the social media photo dump until after you return.<\/p>\n
Want to know the main sign that residents are out of town? A pitch-black house! Now, we aren\u2019t saying to leave all your lights on, but there are plenty of benefits from leaving some on. We mean your porch light, garage overhang light, and maybe even a couple of window lamps inside.<\/p>\n
As always, the most important thing you can do is lock up! We know that this is obvious, but you\u2019d be surprised by how many times families leave home without doing it! And it\u2019s even better if you have a security alarm system and\/or motion sensor lights.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Vacation Theft Prevention: Don\u2019t Come Back to a Ransacked Home! Now that spring is in full swing and the pandemic seems to be winding down, families across the nation are gearing up and planning their summer getaways. They\u2019re looking at the most exciting destinations, the comfiest hotels, and the best plane tickets, too! But, with … <\/p>\n