Before You Go Away For The Holidays
Tips for Prepping Your House To Go Away During The Holidays
The Holiday Season is upon us. Many of us will be traveling to visit family and friends. Below is a checklist of items to take care of your home while head out of town. Some of the suggestions are done ahead of time and some on the day of departure. Happy Holidays!
Items to do at least a week ahead of time:
* Suspend newspaper delivery.
* Have the Post Office hold your mail delivery.
* Contact your neighbors and give them your contact info on how to reach you and look after your house. For an extended period, consider having someone check your house each week. Have contact info for all the people that you have work on your home available for the person watching your house (handyman, plumber, electrician, hvac etc.)
Items to do the day you leave:
* Turn off the water supply within your house.
* Turn down the hotwater heater thermostat.
* Adjust your thermostats.
* Unplug un-needed electrical gadgets.
* Set timers on lights for safety.
* Clear out refrigerator.
* Run the disposal.
* Take out your trash and recycling.
Happy Holidays!
