{"id":14688,"date":"2023-08-29T20:31:01","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T20:31:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/louisvillehomesblog.com\/?p=14688"},"modified":"2024-06-13T19:52:44","modified_gmt":"2024-06-13T19:52:44","slug":"prepare-your-home-before-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trepryor.com\/blog\/prepare-your-home-before-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways to Prepare Your Home Before Vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have an upcoming vacation? This piece will outline the four most important things to prepare your home before vacation. We’ll get you started! Then, once you’ve arrived at your destination, you’ll enjoy some enhanced peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4 Ways to Prepare Your Home Before Vacation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re heading out to your favorite vacation rental property<\/a> or you own your own vacation home, no one can deny that vacations are awesome. But what about your home while you’re gone? Here are four ways to prepare your home before vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Double-Check Your Refrigerator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ooh, you forgot to remove the sausages during the last vacation you went on and the house was smelling worse than a sewer by the time you came back! Be proactive and don\u2019t buy groceries that need refrigeration during the week that is leading up to your traveling dates. Make sure that you dispose of all the food that is near its expiry date and look around for any fruits and vegetables that are on your countertops since they will start rotting and start attracting all manner of insects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Clear out Trash<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Empty out all your rubbish and wash out the trash cans. If you\nforget the bathroom and kitchen trash cans, you may find a pesky squatter has\nmoved in. You will have to contend with the rank smells from the rotting\nmaterial in the trashcans and the rancid odor of a skunk or mongoose! That will\nnot be a nice welcome home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Adjust Your Thermostat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your thermostat should also have a break while you\u2019re away.\nTurn it down to save on energy, but make sure you don\u2019t switch it off so that\nthe humidity does not encourage mold to grow. Have a look at your water heater\nsettings and flip the switch to holiday mode so that there is enough energy to\nkeep the pipes from freezing, and allow the fire and garden sprinklers to carry\non their duties without impediment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Utilize Timers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you want to discourage burglaries from occurring, you may want to simulate the presence of someone at home by having the house appliances and lights switched on and off during the period you are away. You can use analog timers, or, if you choose to use smart bulbs and plugs, you can control your appliance with your smartphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspect your kitchen appliances to make sure that they do not have leaks, especially the appliance that uses water. If your dishwasher, refrigerator, or washing machine springs a leak, you could be returning from your vacation to find some severe water damage on your floors and ceilings. Always remember that it is true what the old wives\u2019 adage teaches; a stitch in time does save nine.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you have checked off all the items on the checklist, go back again and repeat every step to make sure that you will not be second-guessing yourself while on vacation. You might also want to investigate home security cams<\/a> to watch your place while away. That way you will be able to enjoy yourself more when you are not worrying about the homefront situation. Confirm what the weather is like at your vacation destination and have a super time.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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