leaving house empty
We will be snowbirding this coming winter for the first time, and I have a concern about leaving the house unoccupied. Our granddaughter was going to live in the house, she is 18, just graduated and w...
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I winterize, but every year i worry that i have forgot to do something. Never had a problem - yet.
I try turning off the water at the source, open all faucets, disconnect anything that may cause a problem. Unplug everything. Put water heater on 'vacation'. Put anti freeze in washing machine. Most of our neighbors know we are gone and keep an eye open for us. Forward mail to our son, who can open anything he thinks is important. Pre-paid all bills I can. Cancel Time Warner. Paid anthing i can via internet. Power bill is drafted.
But I still think about 'what did i forget'.
I try turning off the water at the source, open all faucets, disconnect anything that may cause a problem. Unplug everything. Put water heater on 'vacation'. Put anti freeze in washing machine. Most of our neighbors know we are gone and keep an eye open for us. Forward mail to our son, who can open anything he thinks is important. Pre-paid all bills I can. Cancel Time Warner. Paid anthing i can via internet. Power bill is drafted.
But I still think about 'what did i forget'.
