{"id":544,"date":"2024-10-25T02:46:09","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T02:46:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crimsafe.com\/los-angeles\/?p=544"},"modified":"2024-10-28T18:03:56","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T01:03:56","slug":"6-tips-to-secure-your-home-while-on-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crimsafe.com\/los-angeles\/6-tips-to-secure-your-home-while-on-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips to Secure Your Home While on Vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"blocks-content-wrapper\">\n<section class=\"section page-head-text-block bg-grey-lightest \" id=\"page-head-text-block-block_e4cb5f1454398226be2bca26838fd5ec\">\n    <div class=\"section-inner base-grid pt-22 pb-12 lg:pt-18 lg:pb-12\">\n        <div class=\"col-span-full\">\n                            <h1 class=\"animate h1 text-grey-darkest\">6 Tips to Secure Your Home While on Vacation<\/h1>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"section post-content-block 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Whether you\u2019re on the beach or in the mountains, you should be able to enjoy your trip without having to worry about the security of your home. To ensure that your trip away from home goes as planned, we\u2019re sharing six of our best tips to help secure your home while on\u00a0vacation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-519 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/crimsafe.com\/los-angeles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/crimsafe_secure_vacation_blog_desktop.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crimsafe.com\/los-angeles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/crimsafe_secure_vacation_blog_desktop.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/crimsafe.com\/los-angeles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/crimsafe_secure_vacation_blog_desktop-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/crimsafe.com\/los-angeles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/crimsafe_secure_vacation_blog_desktop-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/crimsafe.com\/los-angeles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/crimsafe_secure_vacation_blog_desktop-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/crimsafe.com\/los-angeles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/crimsafe_secure_vacation_blog_desktop-150x100.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Lock everything and check it twice<\/h3>\n<p>Although it may seem like the most obvious answer, it is one of the most commonly forgotten things. Doors and windows are often the most\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/crimsafe.com\/top-3-vulnerable-entry-points\/\">vulnerable entry points<\/a>\u00a0to a home, and typically, intruders will take advantage of an easy and convenient entrance. When a door or window is left unlocked, it just makes it that much easier for a passerby to take advantage of the opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>Before leaving for your trip, walk through every room of your home and make sure that any entry points are securely closed and locked. If you have doors or windows with an additional layer of protection, such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/crimsafe.com\/crimsafe-ultimate\/\">security screens<\/a>, ensure that those are locked as well before hitting the road.<\/p>\n<h3>Make it look like you\u2019re still home<\/h3>\n<p>You may only be away on vacation for a day, but it makes it more susceptible to a break-in if someone knows your home is empty. Intruders will typically try to find targets that make it easiest for them to get in and out. If they notice that your car is gone or your mail has built up, they could assume that you might be away. No matter how long you plan on being away on vacation, there are a few things that you can do to give\u00a0the illusion\u00a0that someone is still in your home:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use your lights \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0a dark home is a typical sign that no one is home. Using timers on your lighting while away can help give the illusion someone is still there.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Leave a car in the driveway \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0If you have an additional vehicle or aren\u2019t traveling with yours, leaving it parked in your driveway can be an effective way to make potential burglars think you\u2019re home.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Talk to your friends or neighbors \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0If there is someone close to you that you can ask to check in on your home, we strongly recommend doing so. Even if they only come once a day to check your mail, the activity in your home can make it seem like there is still someone there regularly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Takedown your wall calendar \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Calendars are great for keeping your family on a schedule, but they can also be a way for someone to see if you are home or not. If you can see your calendar from the outside, so can a potential burglar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Share your vacation details after you return home<\/h3>\n<p>In order to keep your home and belongings secure while on vacation, we recommend waiting until you get home to post about your trip. By waiting until you get home to post about your trip, you can still share the experiences you had with your loved ones without worrying about the possibility of someone taking advantage of you being gone.<\/p>\n<h3>Travel without limits<\/h3>\n<p>When you have peace of mind, you can enjoy your vacation to the fullest. Crimsafe security screens are put through rigorous testing to ensure you can feel confident that your home will be secure. Each of our security screens is custom-made in order right here in SoCal to be a perfect fit for your doors and <a href=\"https:\/\/crimsafe.com\/security-windows\/\">windows<\/a>\u00a0so you can enjoy having a safe and secure home<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"animate h2 text-grey-darkest mb-4 animate-in\"><a href=\"https:\/\/crimsafe.com\/los-angeles\/contact-us\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-650\" src=\"https:\/\/crimsafe.com\/los-angeles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Crimsafe_RGB_Iconography_California_Positive_Option1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/crimsafe.com\/los-angeles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Crimsafe_RGB_Iconography_California_Positive_Option1.png 222w, https:\/\/crimsafe.com\/los-angeles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Crimsafe_RGB_Iconography_California_Positive_Option1-121x150.png 121w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"animate h2 text-grey-darkest mb-4 animate-in\">Your local Los Angeles security experts are here to help.<\/h3>\n<h5>Crimsafe is the industry leader in stainless steel security screen products, custom-made right here in SoCal. Our products are built to withstand the toughest challenges, from wildfires to break-ins. Whether you\u2019re protecting your home, business, or a public space, we have the solution for you.<\/h5>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/crimsafe.com\/los-angeles\/contact-us\/\">Crimsafe Los Angeles<\/a> proudly delivers security solutions that help Californians live safely. <a href=\"https:\/\/online-booking.workiz.com\/?ac=a374925e41c8a9915845ec109137864bfc59bd5cecee38c174671086b837ec88\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Schedule your free in-home consultation.<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\t<\/article>\n<\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"absolute bottom-0 inset-x-0 corridor border-t border-grey-mid\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":519,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[7,6,8,5],"class_list":["post-544","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-crimsafe","tag-crimsafe-security-systems","tag-safety","tag-windows"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/crimsafe.com\/los-angeles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/544","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/crimsafe.com\/los-angeles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/crimsafe.com\/los-angeles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crimsafe.com\/los-angeles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crimsafe.com\/los-angeles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=544"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/crimsafe.com\/los-angeles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/544\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1624,"href":"https:\/\/crimsafe.com\/los-angeles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/544\/revisions\/1624"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crimsafe.com\/los-angeles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/519"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/crimsafe.com\/los-angeles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=544"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crimsafe.com\/los-angeles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=544"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crimsafe.com\/los-angeles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=544"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}