How Can I Prep My Home for Vacation?

If you are planning on taking an extended trip, ask a family member or friend to check on your home while you’re away.

Prep your home for vacation by taking security measures, getting your HVAC system ready, and cleaning your kitchen. Flynt/Dreamstime/TNS

By Angie Hicks Ask Angi

When you are on vacation, your home should be out of sight and out of mind. Take a few minutes now to complete my pre-vacation checklist to ensure you don’t spend your trip wondering whether you took out the trash or set the alarm before you left.