Comments on: “Going-Out-of-Town” Checklist (Don’t Leave Home Without It)

By: Robert Wheaton

Robert Wheaton — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:15:14 +0000

I agree with the above. My routine includes: shutting off the main water; turning off the hot water tank (it has a ‘vacation’ mode; and reprograming the HVAC. Usually set the AC to come on the day we arrive home.

I like the idea of leaving home owner insurance information/policy. Never thought of that one.

By: Denise

Denise — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 01:55:45 +0000

Call your credit card companies and tell them the places and dates you will be away and using your card. I’ve heard of instances when card companies think someone is fraudulently using a card and disrupts service to the actual user when on vacation and it’s not always easy to get it reinstated when you’re at the table trying to pay for dinner in a foreign country.

By: Drennon D Stringer

Drennon D Stringer — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:54:00 +0000

Turn off water heaters. Why keep the water hot while you are gone? Turn off A/C. Use timers to turn on & off lights in living room and bedroom.

By: Tom

Tom — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:18:53 +0000

To be safe, turn off the house water supply.
Be sure to check your bills’ due dates and pre-pay any credit cards so as to not incur late charges while you are away.
Cancel newpapers and mail delivery for the time you are away.
Unplug all electronics.

By: Steve P

Steve P — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:03:13 +0000

How about - “Turn off your main water supply unless you know it will be needed for something”?