When_You_Go_On_Vacation_This_Summer

							Title:
When You Go On Vacation This Summer

Word Count:
438

Summary:
Summertime is a very big time of year for vacations. The last thing on people's minds when they are
vacationing on a cruise ship, an island, a beach or wherever your travels take you, is what is going on
at
home. Well, you should at least take care of your home before you leave to prevent a bad situation to come
home to. For anybody who has had their house robbed they know that it is not a pleasant thing. Trust me, I
have been there. So, in lieu of the situation I want to pas...



Keywords:
home safety, home security, vacations, vacation preparing, safety, tips, summer



Article Body:
Summertime is a very big time of year for vacations. The last thing on people's minds when they are
vacationing on a cruise ship, an island, a beach or wherever your travels take you, is what is going on
at
home. Well, you should at least take care of your home before you leave to prevent a bad situation to come
home to. For anybody who has had their house robbed they know that it is not a pleasant thing. Trust me, I
have been there. So, in lieu of the situation I want to pass along some tips that everyone should follow
to
safeguard from some potential disasters. One of the times your home is most vulnerable is when it is left
empty for an extended period of time. Darkened windows, unretrieved mail or newspapers and closed windows in
hotter weather all advertise an empty house to a potential burglar. Here are a couple of ideas to
consider...1. Have a housesitter. A friend or family member who you trust to stay at your house while you
are is a great way to fool burglars...2. If you can't get a housesitter then have a neighbor check on
gone
your
apartment or home while you are gone. Have them turn on some lights or the tv and radio to give the illusion
of life...3. Keep a radio or tv on a timer if nothing else fails. TV noise would immediately give the
illusion
of somebody being home...4. A BIG MUST---Make sure whomever is watching your home knows how to work all the
alarms in the house and knows the code to turn it on or off. They should also know who to call in case of
a
problem...5. Unless there is going to be a housesitter, you must have your mail stopped. Even if it is
for a of days. A stack of mail is a dead giveaway to a burglar. Also have a neighbor keep an eye out for
couple
packages that may be delivered too. Have them pick them up and hold them for you...6. Make sure you have your
garden and plants watered to make it seem like there is some kind of life. Especially if your garden
is
usually spectacular...7. Apartment users---Check your lease. Many landlords require that you notify them
if apartment is going to be left empty for any period of time. This is so they can enter in case of
your
an
emergency. With a housesitter this is not necessary...This is just a few tips to get your through the summer
and enjoy it...Enjoy your vacationssAdam Walls