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Have the garden tended to if you’re going to be away for an extended period of time, so it doesn’t look abandoned.
6. Timers
You may want to set a timer for a light or TV to come on in your home at regular times, so as to appear someone is home.
7. House-sitter
Another option is to have a house-sitter/friend/relative to look after the above things for you while you’re away.
8. Rent out your home
Alternatively, you may even wish to consider advertising your home on Airbnb, or a similar site, and rent it out while you’re away. This is becoming a very popular arrangement to help people fund their travels.
Have the garden tended to if you’re going to be away for an extended period of time, so it doesn’t look abandoned.
6. Timers
You may want to set a timer for a light or TV to come on in your home at regular times, so as to appear someone is home.
7. House-sitter
Another option is to have a house-sitter/friend/relative to look after the above things for you while you’re away.
8. Rent out your home
Alternatively, you may even wish to consider advertising your home on Airbnb, or a similar site, and rent it out while you’re away. This is becoming a very popular arrangement to help people fund their travels.
Leave cars/bikes locked away safely, if possible. Car-sitting is an option.
3. Mail & Deliveries
Have your mail stopped and held for you at your local post office, or redirected. Alternatively, have someone collect it. Suspend any regular deliveries so they don’t pile up or get stolen.
4. Rubbish
Have someone take care of your rubbish bins for you if they need putting out for collection.
5. Garden
Have the garden tended to if you’re going to be away for an extended period of time, so it doesn’t look abandoned.
6. Timers
You may want to set a timer for a light or TV to come on in your home at regular times, so as to appear someone is home.
7. House-sitter
Another option is to have a house-sitter/friend/relative to look after the above things for you while you’re away.
8. Rent out your home
Alternatively, you may even wish to consider advertising your home on Airbnb, or a similar site, and rent it out while you’re away. This is becoming a very popular arrangement to help people fund their travels.
Have your mail stopped and held for you at your local post office, or redirected. Alternatively, have someone collect it. Suspend any regular deliveries so they don’t pile up or get stolen.
4. Rubbish
Have someone take care of your rubbish bins for you if they need putting out for collection.
5. Garden
Have the garden tended to if you’re going to be away for an extended period of time, so it doesn’t look abandoned.
6. Timers
You may want to set a timer for a light or TV to come on in your home at regular times, so as to appear someone is home.
7. House-sitter
Another option is to have a house-sitter/friend/relative to look after the above things for you while you’re away.
8. Rent out your home
Alternatively, you may even wish to consider advertising your home on Airbnb, or a similar site, and rent it out while you’re away. This is becoming a very popular arrangement to help people fund their travels.
Leave cars/bikes locked away safely, if possible. Car-sitting is an option.
3. Mail & Deliveries
Have your mail stopped and held for you at your local post office, or redirected. Alternatively, have someone collect it. Suspend any regular deliveries so they don’t pile up or get stolen.
4. Rubbish
Have someone take care of your rubbish bins for you if they need putting out for collection.
5. Garden
Have the garden tended to if you’re going to be away for an extended period of time, so it doesn’t look abandoned.
6. Timers
You may want to set a timer for a light or TV to come on in your home at regular times, so as to appear someone is home.
7. House-sitter
Another option is to have a house-sitter/friend/relative to look after the above things for you while you’re away.
8. Rent out your home
Alternatively, you may even wish to consider advertising your home on Airbnb, or a similar site, and rent it out while you’re away. This is becoming a very popular arrangement to help people fund their travels.
Ciao Amici, I have a passion for travelling and love visiting new places. I've been to four continents and over 25 countries, and can't wait to see where in the world I go to next. Follow me on Snazzy Trips travel blog.
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