Amid all the excitement for an upcoming vacation, it’s easy to forget to double-check that your home is secure and protected. In fact, according to the Department of Justice, there are 14 percent more burglaries in the summer than in the winter across the U.S. The rate of household property victimization and household theft also peaks during the hottest months of the year, and happens to be when many of us pack our bags and head out for vacation.
Whether you’re enjoying the summer weather at your home in St. Paul, MN, an apartment in Marion, IA, or a rental house in Blue Springs, MO, you don’t want to worry about what’s happening at home. To help put your mind at ease, here are 15 home security tips to protect your home while you’re on vacation.
Over 22 percent of burglars enter a home through an unlocked front door or first-floor window. Your first line of defense to protect your home from intruders is to make sure the windows and doors of your home are shut and locked properly. Do this a few weeks before your trip, so you have time to hire a locksmith if needed to replace or rekey your locks. Then, double-check that everything is secure as you’re locking up to head out on holiday.
