Either ask the post office to hold your mail or have a neighbor pick it up. Ask a neighbor to keep an eye on your house while you re gone. Turn down the bell on your telephone, so the ringing won t tip off strangers that you re gone. Notify the police department of your proposed absence. As their time and schedule permits, they ll check your residence while you re away.
People tend to take more responsibility for the property of people they know.
Engrave your valuables. 56 Leave a light on when you go out.