Secure Your Home While Away On Spring Break

Going out of town for Spring Break? I recommend 6 steps to secure your home while on vacation. 1.) Let trusted neighbors know you are leaving and ask them to keep an eye on your home.  2.) Ask someone to pick up your mail and newspaper, or stop those deliveries for the duration of your trip.  3.) Set your outside lights so one stays on at night, and put timers on your indoor lighting so they go on and off at random intervals.  4.) Trim overgrown hedges and bushes, especially around windows, so thieves don’t have an easy place to hide.  5.) Lock all doors and windows. A quality deadbolt is a great defense against intruders.  6.) In addition to taking steps to secure your home, it’s just as important to know what not to do. Don’t hide a spare key outside, don’t record a phone greeting saying you’re on vacation, and never announce your travel plans on social networking sites.  A few simple and easy steps to give you peace of mind while enjoying your vacation.