There are plenty of reasons while Americans might not be home as much this summer.
For one thing, a lot of Americans are finding it easier to secure a job in a slightly recovered economy, so you might be back at work, if you were taking some time off because of the condition of the job market.
Otherwise, you might be able to actually head off on vacation for the first time in awhile, which is always a welcome and relaxing break from everyday life.
But whether you're going to be out of the house for a couple of days for vacation or are heading off on a serious business trip that is going to last for a week or so, there are a lot of things to be thinking about beside which beach to head to first or how to print your big presentation once you get to Dallas.
After all, home security matters even more when you aren't home.
Most burglars prefer to break into a house that is vacant, as it makes their work much easier, and the truth is that if it is obvious that your house is going to be vacant for a couple of days, rather than a couple of hours, it just gives robbers more time to get every single object of value in your home long before you return.
When considering your home security while on the road, the big thing to keep in mind is that if you aren't there, there is nothing you can do.
So do everything you possibly can ahead of time, while you can still make a difference.
Be sure to lock every single door and window to your home, including any gates or garage doors that could be left open.
While it might not automatically keep people out, it is one of the best bets towards making it more difficult to break into your home.
And the more time it takes to break into a residence, the more likely the would-be robbers will get frustrated and decide on another house instead.
Securing your house is about a lot more than just locking doors, though.
It is also important to consider other aspects that make the difference between a secure home and one that looks more vulnerable.
Don't turn off every single light in the house, but also be careful to not overcompensate and leave too many on, either.
If there is a light you tend to always leave on before heading out, consider switching things up.
And the absolute best step towards better home security that you can possibly manage while heading off on the road is making the investment in timers for interior and exterior lights, as this way, your home will look inhabited to anyone who happens to be casing it.
It's also worthwhile to consider what you can possibly do aside from just setting a home alarm system and turning on the right amount of lights.
Being sure that you have your mail and your newspaper delivery canceled is helpful, as those are clear indicators that no one has been home for quite some time.
Likewise, it is a good idea to keep your truly valuable items, like important heirlooms or expensive electronics, somewhere other than your house if you aren't going to be there for awhile.
It definitely beats leaving them hidden in your home if you can invest in sticking them in safe deposit box elsewhere.
For one thing, a lot of Americans are finding it easier to secure a job in a slightly recovered economy, so you might be back at work, if you were taking some time off because of the condition of the job market.
Otherwise, you might be able to actually head off on vacation for the first time in awhile, which is always a welcome and relaxing break from everyday life.
But whether you're going to be out of the house for a couple of days for vacation or are heading off on a serious business trip that is going to last for a week or so, there are a lot of things to be thinking about beside which beach to head to first or how to print your big presentation once you get to Dallas.
After all, home security matters even more when you aren't home.
Most burglars prefer to break into a house that is vacant, as it makes their work much easier, and the truth is that if it is obvious that your house is going to be vacant for a couple of days, rather than a couple of hours, it just gives robbers more time to get every single object of value in your home long before you return.
When considering your home security while on the road, the big thing to keep in mind is that if you aren't there, there is nothing you can do.
So do everything you possibly can ahead of time, while you can still make a difference.
Be sure to lock every single door and window to your home, including any gates or garage doors that could be left open.
While it might not automatically keep people out, it is one of the best bets towards making it more difficult to break into your home.
And the more time it takes to break into a residence, the more likely the would-be robbers will get frustrated and decide on another house instead.
Securing your house is about a lot more than just locking doors, though.
It is also important to consider other aspects that make the difference between a secure home and one that looks more vulnerable.
Don't turn off every single light in the house, but also be careful to not overcompensate and leave too many on, either.
If there is a light you tend to always leave on before heading out, consider switching things up.
And the absolute best step towards better home security that you can possibly manage while heading off on the road is making the investment in timers for interior and exterior lights, as this way, your home will look inhabited to anyone who happens to be casing it.
It's also worthwhile to consider what you can possibly do aside from just setting a home alarm system and turning on the right amount of lights.
Being sure that you have your mail and your newspaper delivery canceled is helpful, as those are clear indicators that no one has been home for quite some time.
Likewise, it is a good idea to keep your truly valuable items, like important heirlooms or expensive electronics, somewhere other than your house if you aren't going to be there for awhile.
It definitely beats leaving them hidden in your home if you can invest in sticking them in safe deposit box elsewhere.
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