Protect Your Home When You’re Away
Whether your idea of traveling is within the state, to another state, or even to another country, if you like to get out and explore, it likely means you’re out of the house for extended times. So it’s important to ensure that your home stays protected even if you can’t be there to do it yourself. At Altra Home Décor serving the greater Phoenix area, we have a few tips to help keep your home secure when you travel. Read on!
Keep It Safe With Home Automation
You’ve planned your itinerary, purchased any tickets you need, and reserved places to stay, so now you’re ready to head out and explore. Before you go, think about how to keep your home safe. If you don’t have an alarm system, you can still take some precautions.
- Avoid Announcing Your Trip. Social media is a great way to stay in touch and let friends know what’s going on in your life. But when it comes to any upcoming travel, it’s best to keep mum so that fewer people know you’re leaving your house empty. Instead, share the news after you’re home—plus, you’ll have all the fun photos to post.
- Lock Up. Lock your external doors and firmly latch all your windows. And if you have an automatic garage door, think about disconnecting it. Also, consider hand-delivering a key to a friend and ask them to check in on your place frequently—if you haven’t had your mail held, ask your friend to collect it daily.
- Make Your Windows a Disguise. PowerView® Automation on your window fashions will offer you a great deal of security. You can set your treatments to open and close on a set schedule or based on local sunrise and sunset times, or you can control them using your smartphone from wherever you are in the world. This will make it seem like someone is still inhabiting your house. PowerView is an award-winning system that brings the best of convenience, functionality, and privacy. If you’re interested in learning more, be sure to contact an Altra Home Décor specialist today.
Tips to Protect Your Home in the Greater Phoenix Area
Altra Home Decor is your source for window treatments, custom drapery, flooring, and more! We serve the greater Phoenix area, including Peoria, Sun City West, Glendale, and Scottsdale, with a showroom in Surprise. Stop by our locally owned store to view our full-size window treatment displays and sample books. Contact us today to schedule an in-home design consultation!
