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Plan Ahead for Your Baker Plantation Home Security
The New Year is here and that means making all sorts of plans for fun vacations and business trips throughout the coming year. Whether you leave your home in Baker Plantation for a weekend getaway or a week-long trip, you want to be sure your personal items and the property itself is secure. There are several ways to do that so you can enjoy your trip and not worry. Here are 6 things you should do to help keep your home protected:
Lock it up.
Don’t assume that your windows and doors are locked when you leave. Take a quick walk throughout your house and visually and physically check. In the spring and fall months, you may open your windows and screens to enjoy that Lowcountry breeze and forget to secure them after they’re closed.
Be neighborly.
If you know your neighbors and they know you, chances are they will be more likely to report suspicious behavior around your home. Your neighbors will know what kind of car you drive and your general habits so anything out of the ordinary will be a red flag.
Maintain the exterior.
When the outside of your home is clean and orderly, burglars will have less of an ability to hide out in the overrun bushes or lay low in tall grass. Your well-kept yard and lack of bulky items in the yard will deter criminals from attempting to hide-out on your property.
Get rid of the obvious.
If you’ll be gone for several days or even weeks, stop your mail and other deliveries. Cut down on your mail-order items, put a hold on your mail or ask a neighbor to take care of the mail and fliers left for you.
Keep it quiet.
Don’t broadcast your vacation ahead of time on social media sites. Criminals watch for people to talk about their upcoming trips and then use that opportunity to be uninvited guests. Share pictures and stories after the trip for safety reasons.
Hide the trash.
After the holidays, there are boxes from the gifts and items you’ve received and bought. Don’t leave them out on the curb for trash pick-up and give the criminals an idea of what’s inside your home. Do your best to crush boxes, tear them up and place them in a dark trash bag or bin.
Take advantage of the home security systems offered by Crescent Homes in each of their new homes in Baker Plantation and enjoy your time away. Protecting your new home in Charleston, SC has never been easier.
Baker Plantation
8177 Ronda Drive
North Charleston, SC 29406
843.818.4999
