Strengthening Home Security While Traveling 2023

The majority of us look forward to vacations for months, and it may be the only chance to enjoy a few back-to-back days without stress from the usual responsibilities of work and life. You should ensure that your house is secure and safe while you are away.

The most apparent choice is to buy a top-notch home security camera or hire a reputable home security firm; however, those may be rather expensive, and wouldn’t you rather use that money on your getaway? If so, we have five suggestions that you may utilize to make your home more secure while you’re away on your next trip.

Have a Friend Visit Your Home

Having a reliable friend or neighbor stop by your home a few times to check on it while you’re gone is a wise (and somewhat apparent) idea if you’re going to be gone for longer than a day or two. This will not only assist in guaranteeing that everything in your home is in order, but it will also provide some movement and a human presence.

Before you depart on your journey, arrange to meet up with this person and hand give your key to them.

ADVICE: It’s never a smart idea to conceal a key behind a mat or a rock because, in all likelihood, anyone could find it and use it to enter your house.

You should also ask them to pick up your mail while they are there checking on things. A stuffed mailbox or an unattended delivery are clear signs to burglars that no one is home. It’s a good idea to limit the amount of people who know you’re leaving, so try to keep your departure quiet aside from the person you’ve chosen to take care of your house while you’re away.

Blinds and Curtains

It’s rare that someone will look inside your home while you’re gone, despite your temptation to totally close all the blinds and drapes. It’s vital to use caution with this activity as it can draw additional notice to your absence.

Consider keeping your curtains and blinds in a position that is more typical of how they are on a daily basis because the repeating theme here is doing minor things to give the impression that you are still home.

If you usually close your blinds throughout the day, do so while you’re gone. However, if it’s more typical for you to leave them open for the majority of the day, choose to continue doing so while you’re away.

Create a Decoy Security System

Despite their effectiveness, security systems can be very expensive. As long as you can provide the appearance that you have a security system, you might not actually need one.

You can increase the likelihood that trespassers won’t attempt to enter your home or approach your property by placing fake security signs, stickers, and even imitation cameras in plain sight. It’s doubtful that someone would try to break in if they observed a security system that appears to be in place and isn’t disguised.

While we don’t advise using this as your main method of home protection, if you set up a decoy security system and adhere to the other suggestions on this list, your house should be adequately protected while you’re gone. This should, at the very least, serve to offer you the peace of mind you require so that you can enjoy your trip and be confident that your property will be sufficiently safe and secure until you return.

Invest in a Security System That Is Monitored

while it comes to home security, both while you are at home and when you are away, this should be your first line of protection. Smart security systems are a popular investment choice among homeowners. These are completely effective when you have access to your mobile phone, but monitored home security systems provide an additional layer of security if you are going someplace distant or want to leave your phone at home.

The security system will be able to detect movement or if your doors or windows are opened by putting sensors in your home. This will then set off an alarm, which will notify your alarm company, who will then notify the police if there is a breach, as well as your neighbors and, perhaps, scare the thief away.

Keep away the ladders and tools

When it comes to maintaining your exterior spaces and preventing your property from looking vacant, make sure to tuck everything away before you leave. Ladders encourage would-be thieves to try breaking into your home through higher floors, while other tools can be used to pick locks, shatter windows, or enter your home in some other nefarious means.

Avoid posting about your travel plans on social media

Posting photos of you and your family relaxing thousands of miles away from home is a clear invitation to robbers and others out to get you.

In actuality, checking in at the airport only informs people that your home will be unoccupied for the next week or two, despite the fact that it may seem like a fun way to flaunt on Facebook. Keep your memories and photographs for private sharing.

Additionally, you might want to double-check that your home address is inaccessible on your social media profiles and remove any posts or invitations to parties that include your phone number. Apart from the people you know and trust, who won’t be searching for it on Facebook, no one needs to know any of that information in any case.

Think About Investing in Smart Lighting

You may go one step further and think about investing in smart lighting, building on our earlier advice about setting timers to set your electronics to turn on while you are gone.

Software in smart LED bulbs connects to an app, smart home assistant, or other smart device so you may automate or remote-control your lighting. As a theft deterrent, many brands of smart bulbs have a “vacation mode” that randomly turns on and off the lights to imitate the homeowner’s normal activity.

It’s also really cool to be able to turn on and off your lights from anywhere in the world!

Improve Your Door with a Smart Lock

Consider putting a smart lock in its place if you are hesitant to physically provide your house keys to your neighbors, contractors, or relatives. These practical little improvements provide short-term access to your house using codes that expire.

You may let your pet sitter, neighbor, or other visitor access without having to bother about keys by simply sending them the code. When you get home again, you can deactivate the codes. In this manner, you can keep an eye on who enters your home when and be certain that they won’t be able to enter when you return.

Conclusion

For anyone who values their home, locking up their home before leaving is a protective measure. When you are away from home, this will also provide you peace of mind, allowing you to enjoy your travels to the fullest without worrying. 

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