Smart Tips to Protect Your Florida Home

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Many of us leave for the holiday season to visit family out of the area. I have some tips to share that help you protect your home while you’re away. They’re all inexpensive and affordable!

Talk to a neighbor you trust. This is someone you have a rapport with. Let them know how long you’ll be gone for. If there is a security guard in your area or development, share with them when you’re leaving. Exchange cell phone numbers, in case either of you need to reach each other.

Use automatic timers for the lights in your house. Set these timers before you leave. Make sure they work before you leave. Change the light bulbs if you need to. If you don’t have lights with automatic timers, and you’re only leaving for a few days, consider leaving a single light on the entire time. With a light on in the front and the back, it looks like someone is home.

Have the post office hold your mail. This is one of the most important steps! Thieves can easily tell if you’re away when the mail is still in the mailbox. If they find a mailbox full of mail, they assume this home is temporarily vacant and target your home. Save the burden of asking a friend and handle it with the post office directly. Remember to reverse the process once you are home!

That’s my advice to protect your home while you’re away. I hope you have a wonderful holiday. As always, if you have any questions, give me a call or send me an email today! I look forward to hearing from you.