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Planning a family vacation is exciting, but leaving your home unattended can sometimes lead to worries about maintenance issues or unexpected problems arising in your absence. Just think about it; it’s almost nightmare-inducing, having a relaxing time away from home, only to come back and find the whole place destroyed. It’s something that nobody wants! However, with careful preparation and the right strategies in place, you can ensure that your home remains in working order and everything runs smoothly while you’re away.
On top of that, thanks to technology, you can basically feel assured that nothing is going to happen to your home either. But before your vacation, you’ll need to take some steps. So, with that said, here are some practical tips and smart home technologies to help you maintain your home and enjoy a stress-free vacation with your family.
Automate Your Home Cleaning
Chances are high that you’ve already been automating your cleaning, but why not take it a step further and do this even when you’re away from home? But why do this if no one is home? Well, for starters, do you have pets?
They shed, so that’s one thing that needs to be cleaned up, but of course, dust is still going to spread, too, even if there is no one home, including pets. These devices can be programmed to vacuum at set times, ensuring that your home remains tidy, so just think about it: you come home, and the floor is totally spotless!
Use Smart Home Tech Where You Can
Technology, those robotic mops, and vacuums are nice pieces of smart home tech, but this isn’t everything, either. Some things you might want to consider are smart thermostats enable you to adjust the temperature of your home from your smartphone, ensuring energy efficiency and comfort while you’re away. But why would something like this matter?
Well, for a couple of reasons, if you have pets, they still need to be comfortable; the same goes for houseplants, too (they can die solely due to the temperature), and if it’s too cold in the house, your doors could swell up, too. On top of that, you just never know if a leak could happen, so something like smart leak detectors can alert you to any water leaks or plumbing issues, allowing you to take immediate action to prevent damage.
Schedule Maintenance Services
If you’re going to be gone for a little while, like three months, for example, then this is something you should especially pay close attention to! For example, a lot of people who have pools but won’t be around to clean them or ensure they’re in working order (because fixing them is pricey) will hire a pool service person to assist them. Usually, these people come once a week or less, and they just make sure everything is in working order. So this might be something you should consider.
Monitor Your Home Remotely
Fortunately, this is something that’s way easier to do now than ever! So, be sure to take advantage of smart home security systems and surveillance cameras to keep an eye on your home while you’re away. It could be doorbell security, but of course, sensors and indoor security systems work, too. But you’ll basically feel ensured that nothing is happening.
