SNOWBIRD
To all you snowbirds (or RVer's that are away from home for extended periods of time). When you are away from your stationary home do you have friends, neighbors or relatives look after your place? ...
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Turn off main water supply. That solves a lot of potential problems even if gone for a few days. Hoses to washing machines do spring leaks. Get a freeze alarm that will call your cell phone. Not expensive. Security system is good idea with locks and motion. Install motion lights outside. I installed internet cameras so I can view critical areas for problems. Notify neighbors. Don't let newspaper or mail accumulate. I have light on. Heat at 55. For me 50 was too cool and got some moisture. 55 was perfect. Still a lot cheaper than when there.
