The summertime is a wonderful time of the year to leave home and take the family on vacation for a while. Unfortunately for homeowners, that’s just when burglaries and break-ins occur. While your Tampa homeowners insurance will cover the cost of damages and stolen property, some things can’t be replaced, and losing your sense of security isn’t on anyone’s vacation to-do list. At HH Insurance we hate to see these things happen, which is why we’re going to show you our favorite ways to protect your home while away on vacation.
Pause Your Mail Deliveries
In the event that you leave your home for a week or longer, it might be a good idea to put a pause on all your mail deliveries. As mail stacks up on the front porch or doorstep, it becomes a clear indicator that there’s nobody staying in the home. If you don’t want to pause your mail deliveries, ask a neighbor or friend you trust to pick up your mail and hold it until you get back. The main objective is to make sure you aren’t advertising that your home is empty, so you don’t need to make a claim on your Tampa homeowners insurance.
Keep Up With Lawn Care
Before you leave, you probably run down a checklist of things you need to take with you or have to remember to do before leaving, and you might as well add mowing the lawn to that list. It might not be as specific as cutting the grass, but there’s likely some kind of maintenance or upkeep that can get out of hand if you aren’t around. A poorly maintained home may appear vacant and could appear an easy target for burglars, so please don’t forget to cut the grass before you go. If somebody else takes care of these duties for you, try to keep their schedule the same so the home appears to be doing business as usual.
Get A Home Security System
The latest home security systems can offer you the ability to control interior and exterior lights, open and close your garage door, and much more. Most importantly, they can keep your home safe when you’re away. You can explore options as intricate as a system from ADT, or as simple as a ring doorbell camera you install yourself, but consider advertising your home’s security system. A small sign stuck on the lawn should be enough to deter a potential burglar from looking for an easy steal. Installing a home security system can also lower your Tampa homeowners insurance rate so you can vacation in style with all your savings.
HH Insurance | How To Protect Your Home While Away
The last thing you want to see when you come back from vacation is a home that’s been burglarized. You can protect your home and ward off burglars with just a little planning ahead, and the help of some friends and neighbors. It may also be a good idea to consider installing a home security system of some kind, for the constant security it can offer, and potential savings on Tampa homeowners insurance. At HH Insurance it is our duty to protect your home and offer the most affordable homeowners insurance possible, visit our website to learn more.
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