By: Kurt

Kurt — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 19:33:11 +0000

I always park my cars in the garage so leaving one of them out would be an indication of something different.
I would not put my email on auto response. Again a clear indicator that you are away.
Not a good idea to put pictures/stories of your vacation trip on social media until after you return. Difficult, yes.
Don’t spend extra money of RFID blocking wallets, backpacks etc. Very very few, if any, reported RFID crimes (search for this). If you are very paranoid about this wrap your passport and/or credit cards in aluminum foil. Works just as good. Also, most passports already have RFID protection built in.
Turn off the breakers to Stove, Microwave, Dishwasher, Clothes Washer, Dryer.
Turn off all the water at the in-house shutoff unless you have something that requires it be on. In that case turn off the water at the clothes washer, dish washer, etc.
Unless you are taking whole bottles for your meds have copies of the labels or copies of the actual prescription.
Bring along a prepaid Visa or MasterCard. Almost as good as cash.
There are any number of app controlled smart plugs and switches. Search for them to find the kind you’d prefer.

By: Margaret Harris

Margaret Harris — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 00:05:06 +0000

Thanks for the tips on the “leaving home” suggestions. Just what I needed!

By: Chelsea @ Life With My Littles

Chelsea @ Life With My Littles — Tue, 02 May 2017 02:21:44 +0000

These are great tips! We do a lot of these things, but I love the idea of a timer for your lights! I always wonder what to do about that. A timer is genius!

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