Vacation Secure home from intruders and create the appearance that someone is living there. Use or remove perishables from refrigerator and cupboards. Arrange for someone to check home regularly. Unscheduled Alert all family members to promptly report a leaky faucet, damaged lamp cord, and other problems. If there's a problem, FIX IT NOW, or tell someone about it.
Safety is a concern in some cases.
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