It began the warm season. Time of holidays is gaining momentum. Sat up in the concrete jungle people eager to nature. Country cottages, camp sites, lakes and azure shore waiting for the guests! But, as the saying goes, "there is no place like home!" To come back from a holiday and to see his apartment in the same state in which you left it, you need to take care of it before leaving.
Let there be light
The content of the article
- Let there be light
- Water treatments
- Carefully, GAS!
- Thieves are not asleep
If you are away for the weekend, enough to switch off all electrical appliances from electrical outlets. But if the trip is much longer, it is better to disconnect the apartment. This will help avoid problems with short-circuit and subsequently reduce the risk of fire is your fault.
Also, in case of failure of electricity during your absence, you can save on utility bills.
Water treatments
Water, of course, useful, but when she pours out of sockets or expensive wallpaper neighbors, health and good mood is not added.
It is very important to block out water. Do not forget the batteries. Small and discreet leakage, which can not be seen by inspection, turns into a communal hell for you and your neighbors.
Carefully, GAS!
In many homes and apartments there is gas supply. This discreet "resident", but if used improperly, it can bring a lot of trouble.
- First - the whole family, without exception, must know where the gas valve. When modern renovation builders hide it very far.
- Second - do not take chances and be sure to stop the supply of domestic fuel during a long absence. This will help prevent leakage, fire or even an explosion of household gas.
Thieves are not asleep
Reference! According to statistics from the Ministry of Interior, major burglary each year account for 25% of the total number of crimes in the country.
Painting disappointing... And every owner, leaving on vacation, want to come back and see "all that is acquired back-breaking labor," safe and sound.
Therefore:
- Be sure to check the windows and vents. Close all. Well, if on the handles of plastic windows have locks, use them.
- Make sure the door is closed. Hurry do not forget to rent an apartment on the alarm system (if possible). If there is no guard, you can resort to some tricks (sticker on the door of that apartment is located at video surveillance or light sensor, which may signal an uninvited guest, that for the apartment monitor). Do not leave a chance for thieves!
Of course it is better to prepare for the holidays and think about the little things. You may arrange with friends or relatives who will regularly visit your home. Or notify the chairman of condominiums that are going away and leave him to contact for emergency communications.
Also, do not interfere meet with neighbors who live with you in one entrance and ask them for the duration of your absence to look after the "lonely" living space.
Be vigilant and rest easy!
