It’s almost time for vacation! Although December trips are exciting and full of much-needed relaxation, the anxiety that comes from leaving your home unattended is unavoidable. But don’t let it ruin your trip! There are some simple ways to take precautions against home intrusions before you leave. Read our list of vacation security ideas below.

Tips on Securing Your D.C Home Before Vacationing

Don’t Announce you are leaving or where you have gone

By using social media, you might be announcing to burglars that your home is currently unoccupied. Not every platform provides full privacy settings, so even if your account is set to private, pictures can still sometimes be seen or accessed. To avoid this problem altogether, wait until you return from vacation to post those perfect photos. That way, you can relax and enjoy yourself without worrying about who’s watching.

Put Your D.C Home Lights on Timers

By placing your lights on timers, both inside and outside of your home, you can create the appearance that someone is almost always present. If a light is left on for an extended period, it could signal to burglars that no one is currently occupying the residence. Instead, try setting different timers throughout the day to convince potential criminals that people are regularly coming and going from the property.

Ask a Neighbor to Pick up your Mail

Keeping your home safe from burglars starts with simple things, like not letting a pile of newspapers or a full mailbox give away the fact that you aren’t home. Have a good friend or neighbor come by to pick up your mail while you’re gone, and you’ll deter any would-be thieves.

Have Window Film Applied to Your D.C Home’s Windows

Privacy window tinting will make it more difficult for burglars to see what is inside your home, but if you don’t want privacy window tinting, transparent window film will protect your home just as well. Not only does the film reinforce the glass of your windows and doors, but upon impact, shattered glass will remain attached to the film. This makes it much harder for thieves to break through. More often than not, burglars would rather leave than attract unnecessary attention by fighting their way in.

If you want to deter thieves from breaking into your home, contact us today about installing security window film. It only takes one day to install, so there’s still time before you leave for vacation.