If you’re like me, you’ve probably been counting down the days to when you finally get to travel for the holidays to celebrate with those you love most.
Whether that means heading to your family’s place out of state or giving yourself the gift of a relaxing vacation, it’s easy to get so distracted by your excitement that you forget to take the necessary precautions to keep your home and belongings safe while you’re away.
There’s more to it than making sure you have your security system in working order, if you have one. Tons of folks often overlook the common mistakes shown below. Scroll through to see what you might be doing to help burglars take advantage of your absence, before you head off on your winter trip.
Let us know if we missed any common blunders homeowners make while away and be sure to SHARE with your family and friends!
[H/T: Mental Floss, Safety.com]
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