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One of the factors that can ruin an otherwise perfect vacation is worrying about the safety of your home. If you don't have a reliable security system, your house and belongings will be vulnerable while you and your family are away for an extended trip. To help you feel more secure, below are some tips to protect your home while you are away.

How to Secure Your Home While You’re on Vacation 

1. Use Programmable Lighting

Dark windows at night are a sign that nobody is home. To give the impression that your house is occupied, program your lights to turn on and off during the evening hours. You can find light timers that plug into a wall socket at any hardware store. With three or four of them, you can make it look like someone's home. Have the living room lights dim and then have bedroom lights turn on and off so it looks like you're getting ready for bed.

2. Place Holds on Your Newspaper & Mail

Security systemsA front stoop littered with unread newspapers and a mailbox overflowing with envelopes are signs to burglars that the house is unoccupied. Contact the post office and your newspaper carrier and pause delivery while you are away. It's easy to do and gives you less to worry about on your trip.

3. Have a Security System Installed

A home security system will improve the safety of your home. It monitors doors, windows, and other access points and alerts authorities of any unauthorized access. Install security cameras to capture activity in your yard or on your property.



To have a security system installed in your home, contact Action Security & Communications in Rochester, NY. They have served clients in Monroe County for more than 30 years. They carry everything you need to keep your home safe, from burglar alarms and security cameras to carbon monoxide detectors and smoke and fire alarms. Visit their website to request a quote, or call (800) 445-1410 to schedule a consultation.

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