{"id":2603,"date":"2021-09-06T12:26:58","date_gmt":"2021-09-06T12:26:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kiwidesigns.com\/?p=2603"},"modified":"2022-09-14T13:05:58","modified_gmt":"2022-09-14T13:05:58","slug":"get-your-home-ready-for-a-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kiwidesigns.com\/blog\/get-your-home-ready-for-a-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Your Home Ready for a Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s now time to get back out there and go on vacation! As you prepare to head out of town on a trip, you need to make sure your home is ready, too. Keep your house sealed and safe while you\u2019re out of town on vacation by following these tips, like hiring a house or pet sitter or making sure your close the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiwidesigns.com\/window-blinds-shades-shutters-raleigh-nc\/\">window blinds on your Raleigh, NC<\/a> home:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lock Your Windows and Close the Blinds<\/strong> \u2013 Deter theft by making sure all your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiwidesigns.com\/services\/\">windows<\/a> and doors are locked. Don\u2019t forget to close your blinds as well to make sure people can\u2019t see into the house from the street.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hold Your Mail<\/strong> \u2013 Ask your local post office to hold your mail while you\u2019re away. This way, your mailbox and front porch won\u2019t be full of tempting packages and mail for people with bad intentions to see or steal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hire a House Sitter<\/strong> \u2013 Hire someone or ask a friend or neighbor to stop by your house while you\u2019re gone. They can water your plants, bring in packages, and turn the lights on and off.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Take Out the Trash<\/strong> \u2013 Nothing gets smellier than trash left inside while you\u2019re on vacation. Don\u2019t forget to take out the recycling, too.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Put Your Car in the Garage (and Close the Door!)<\/strong> \u2013 This will help deter theft and will help keep your car safe in case of inclement weather. Plus, your car will stay clean.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unplug What You Can<\/strong> \u2013 Unplug appliances like TVs, computers, toasters, and coffee makers to save you on power usage and to keep them safe in the event of a power surge.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Leave a Light On<\/strong> \u2013 A dark house is a dead giveaway that no one is home. If you can, set a light on a timer to turn on when it gets dark out. If you don\u2019t have a timer, just leave one or two lights on in the house.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1721 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kiwidesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Raleigh-NC-window-blind-300x164.jpg\" alt=\"window shutters to your Raleigh, NC\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kiwidesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Raleigh-NC-window-blind-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kiwidesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Raleigh-NC-window-blind-260x143.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.kiwidesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Raleigh-NC-window-blind-50x27.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.kiwidesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Raleigh-NC-window-blind-137x75.jpg 137w, https:\/\/www.kiwidesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Raleigh-NC-window-blind.jpg 571w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Set Your Thermostat<\/strong> \u2013 Make sure your home is set to a reasonable temperature, like 80 degrees in the summer or 50 degrees in the winter. This week keep your home safe and comfortable and will also help you from wasting energy while you\u2019re away.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clean Before You Leave<\/strong> \u2013 Not only is it great to come home to a nice, clean home, but the more you clean before you leave the less likely it is that you\u2019ll come home to odors, pests, or other nasty surprises. Clear the fridge of leftovers and other perishables, run the garbage disposal with some ice cubes and lemon rinds, and wipe down all your kitchen countertops to clear away bits of food. Make sure you don\u2019t leave any wet towels, clothes or sheets in the washing machine or laundry basket, either.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Want more home ideas or information on Raleigh, NC <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiwidesigns.com\/blog\/different-kinds-of-windows-for-your-window-blinds\/\">window blinds<\/a>? \u202fKiwi Designs, Fine Blinds &amp; Shutters is here to help. Call or visit us today to learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiwidesigns.com\/about-us\/\">what we can do for you<\/a> and your home. After all, it\u2019s easy to have a fun, worry-free vacation if you follow these tips and prep your home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s now time to get back out there and go on vacation! 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