Eat everything that can go bad, or compost the excess grub if you can’t expand your stomach like Joey.
Plus, a deep clean should keep the critters away.īe like Joey. There’s nothing like coming home to a freshly clean and tidy house. If I had a dollar for every house plant I killed while I was on vacation because I forgot to water them, I’d be a millionaire! We don’t want a disheveled yard to be a signal to criminals that you’re away, and we don’t want neighbors thinking you’re some sort of lazy mower. The popular fake rock is always a good option - as long as you sufficiently hide the rock, too.Ĭut the grass a little lower than usual if you’ll be away long enough that the lawn could look overgrown before you come back. If you have a spare key under a front door mat, consider tucking it somewhere less conspicuous. Prepare some grub before you leave so you can enjoy a hearty meal when you get home. You can use a simple old-school timer or get a fancier one that can be multi-programmed and even controlled while you’re away. Beware that other delivery services will still deliver packages, so avoid placing orders in advance of your departure, or see item number one.Ĭonfuse those burglars by making it look like you’re at home in the evening. You can easily put your mail on hold with USPS online. You can change who they notify during an emergency, but some require it in writing, so plan ahead! If you don’t have an alarm, I highly recommend the alarm system we have which isn’t hardwired and can be easily set up in an afternoon.Īvoid making your home good prey for thieves by preventing mail from piling up outside and signaling you’re away. Ensure the batteries are recharged, and depending on your alarm company, let them know you’re leaving. Make sure your alarm will take care of the house in an emergency. You don’t want anything to go overdue, especially the electrical/gas so your heating doesn’t go out in the dead of winter. Get all the bills taken care of before leaving. Make sure those critters are well fed, watered, and loved while you’re away. I give them our phone numbers and let them know who they can expect to see checking on the house so they can spot something fishy. Even if we have a house sitter, I like to tell our neighbors when we’re away. You’re bound to still get a solicitation for pizza delivery on your doorstep, so find a nice person that will grab those for you. Wether its a neighbor, a house sitter, or a friend you recruited, have someone keep their peepers on your house periodically.
IM AWAY FROM HOME DOWNLOAD
They’re pretty self-explanatory, but I’ll just explain anyway! You can also download the checklist, here. I’m going to start with the tasks to do earliest, then make my way to the ones to do just before heading out the door.
IM AWAY FROM HOME HOW TO
(But I do have a post on what I pack and how to travel sustainably.) I’m going to focus on the tasks to do at home, or rather, for your home. I’m not going to dive into the tips for preparing for travel like calling the bank, or preparing an itinerary for your trip.
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