How to Prepare Your Home Before Leaving for Summer Vacation

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Tip 1 - How to Prepare Your Home Before Your Vacation

Published: 9 years, 8 month(s) ago | Submitted by Levina Li | permalink

You might not be the only one looking forward to your vacation.
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Tip 2 - The 6 home safety tips you need to know before vacationing this summer

Published: 9 years, 8 month(s) ago | Submitted by Cliff Penwell | permalink

As people jet off on summer getaways to places near and far, it's easy to get caught up planning all the fun waiting for you at your destination. But just as important is figuring out the details on the place you will be leaving behind — your home.

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Tip 3 - How to Winterize a Vacant Home

Published: 9 years, 8 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jonathan Ferguson | permalink

When you're leaving your house during winter for an extended period, closing up a summer vacation home,or cleaning a foreclosure, it's important to winterize your property to prevent it from deteriorating while you're away. Take...
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Tip 4 - 5 Steps to Eco-Prep Your Home Before Vacation - Earth911.com

Published: 9 years, 8 month(s) ago | Submitted by kazups 3 | permalink

Heading off on a summer road trip, international adventure or family vacay this month? Don't forget to prep your home before you hit the open road! To lend a helping hand, Earth911 compiled this simple checklist of things to do to save energy, water and waste while you're out of the house. 1. Set your …

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