It is easy to get lost in thought when you are busy preparing for a vacation. When you leave your home, you need to make sure that your house can survive all by itself until you return to give it some tender loving care.
If nothing goes wrong during your vacation, you still have to worry about something going wrong with your home. You need to ensure that your home is safe and secure before you lock your front door.
Here are some basic things you can do to keep your residence protected from electric surges, burst pipes, burglars, and the like.
Candle Safety 101
Candles beautify the holidays with their warm radiance, but they are a fire hazard nevertheless. There should be at least 12 inches of clearance from all sides of the candles. Put them on strong foundations guarded by hurricane globes. For a safer option, you can also switch flameless candles that run on battery power. These candles come in a variety of designs and sizes.
Get Your Furnace Checked
Make a professional furnace checkup a priority during the holidays. Avoid turning the heaters on until they have passed the inspector’s assessment. Also, use heaters with caution even if they quality-control-checked.
Pro Tip: Schedule your furnace checkup before the busy season to avoid getting delayed.
Water Your Tree
Christmas trees add a festive aroma to a household during the holiday season. Like any other plant, it can dry out quickly and catch fire quickly if it is not getting enough hydration. Feed your tree with plenty of water using a sturdy, deep stand. Also, check for cracks, frays, and loose connections on older strands of Christmas lights. These deformities can cause any electronics to overheat.
Support All Decors
Make sure you hang outdoor lights using clips or hooks exteriors furniture. Do not use thumbtacks or nails to secure them in place because it can damage the wires. Deformed wires can cause electrical problems, especially when wet.
Install a Home Security System
Statistics show that homes that do not possess a working home security system are 300 per cent more prone to encounter a burglary. A security system equipped with a loud alarm will make an intruder exit your premises before any loss of property. Because of that, you can enjoy your vacation without worrying about your jewellery getting stolen.
Powered Off Means Safe
When you leave your home, even for a quick trip to the grocery, unplug the tree, turn all electric decorations off, and double-check your space heater’s current settings. Play it safe, and do not gamble with luck. Turn everything off before you go for your peace of mind.
Use Your Neighborly Connections
Neighbours are supposed to watch out for each other. When one family goes away, another can keep an eye on their empty nest. Whenever an emergency occurs in your house like a fire, your neighbour can alert authorities to help minimize damage. Don’t forget to bring a little souvenir for your neighbour for the extra responsibility they have to do. It is not just common courtesy, but neighbours will appreciate the small gesture.
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