Travel Tips To Protect Your Home While On Vacation

After what we had to go through this past year, we all deserve a breather. Soon, more places will be opening back up which means we can all go on that vacation that we so desperately need! The very last thing on this planet you want to worry about while you’re gone is what’s going on at home, let us do that. To make sure your vacation is truly stress-free, here are some travel tips for you to consider before you leave.

Electronics

Unplug any unnecessary electronics before you leave to protect against power surges. This is also a good idea if you have any pets you may be leaving behind. They can get into things or accidentally turn electronics on that were left plugged in and that could end badly.

Automation 

Keep some lights on or set interior light timers with your smart lights, if you have them. You don’t want anyone else knowing that you’re going to be away from home for a prolonged period of time. Keeping lights on gives off the impression that your home isn’t empty and vulnerable. In addition, if you have a programmable thermostat, change your preferred settings to conserve energy while you’re away.

Secure Your Valuables

Hopefully, you are already keeping your valuables in a safe place but in case you aren’t, consider this your reminder. And we don’t just mean jewelry or electronics, this includes things you may not have thought about that you keep in the backyard too. Things like motorcycles, bikes, lawnmowers, power tools, patio furniture, and sports equipment. Keep your smaller valuables in a lockbox or a safe and bring the other items in from your backyard and possibly store them in your garage until you get back.

Online

Don’t post pictures or updates online while you’re on your trip! This is one of the top travel tips we give often and it bears repeating. It seems silly but you never know who could be monitoring your online presence and it’s just a good rule of thumb to wait and post all of your amazing trip details when you’re back home.

Deliveries

While you’re gone you may receive some packages along with your normal mail. Don’t leave notes on your door alerting service persons of your absence. Plan with family or a neighbor to retrieve your packages and other mail daily so it’s left with a trusted individual until you get back.

Luckily, if there is an emergency or you just feel like checking in on your home while you’re gone, you get alerts and can control everything all from the WISE app on your phone. If you’re looking to get protection before you leave on vacation, call WISE today at 1-844-904-9473!