Did I lock the back door? Is the iron off? This checklist is the last walk-through before you leave home for vacation, so you can stop wondering once you’re on the road.
Should I turn off the water when I go on vacation?
Many people do for longer trips, since a leak can run for days unnoticed. If you have an irrigation system or fire sprinklers, check how they’re plumbed before closing the main valve.
How do I make my house look lived-in while I’m away?
Hold the mail, put a few lights on timers, and ask a neighbor to bring in packages. An overflowing mailbox and a dark house are the biggest giveaways.