08/21/2026
The U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics found that unoccupied households experienced more than twice the burglary rate of occupied households in the period studied.
Going on vacation? Don’t leave obvious signs that nobody’s home.
Before you go:
🔒 Reinforce your doors, not just your deadbolts
📦 Hold your mail and packages
💡 Put interior lights on timers
📱 Save the vacation posts until you’re back
🏠 Ask a trusted neighbor to keep an eye on things
These are just a few of the security steps homeowners often overlook before traveling.
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