Don’t forget to do a few things at home before you leave!
- Turn off the water at the main shut-off
- Take out the garbage
- Unplug electronics
- Lower the temperature on the water heart
- Close blinds
- Put several lights on a timer
- Stop mail and newspaper delivery
- Leave a key with a trustworthy neighbor
- Turn off the A/C
- Close and lock all windows and doors
- Double check that you have money, identification, tickets, credit cards, confirmation numbers, itinerary, and prescriptions. If you forgot anything else, you can buy it there.