{"id":5887,"date":"2023-08-18T12:58:05","date_gmt":"2023-08-18T04:58:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/business.playground.my-alfred-dev.com\/blog\/?p=5887"},"modified":"2025-04-25T15:47:35","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T07:47:35","slug":"how-to-leave-house-when-going-on-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-leave-house-when-going-on-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Leave a House When Going on Vacation: 10 Must Know Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Vacant properties are a prime target for criminals. When a house is empty, it\u2019s easier to break into. Many criminals target properties that are vacant during renovation works due to the expensive tools inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But residential properties that are vacant when the owners are on vacation are also at risk. <strong>Even homes that are empty for a couple of days are targeted<\/strong> by burglars operating in the local area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll share 10 essential tips on how to leave a house when going on vacation to protect a property and prevent home intruders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-leave-house-when-going-on-vacation\/#1_Install_home_security_cameras\" title=\"1. Install home security cameras\">1. Install home security cameras<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-leave-house-when-going-on-vacation\/#2_Leave_blinds_halfway_open\" title=\"2. Leave blinds halfway open\">2. Leave blinds halfway open<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-leave-house-when-going-on-vacation\/#3_Set_indoor_lights_on_timers\" title=\"3. Set indoor lights on timers\">3. Set indoor lights on timers<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-leave-house-when-going-on-vacation\/#4_Enlist_a_house_watcher\" title=\"4. Enlist a house watcher\">4. Enlist a house watcher<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-leave-house-when-going-on-vacation\/#5_Add_a_friend_to_AlfredCircle\" title=\"5. Add a friend to AlfredCircle\">5. Add a friend to AlfredCircle<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-leave-house-when-going-on-vacation\/#6_Lock_all_windows\" title=\"6. Lock all windows\">6. Lock all windows<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-leave-house-when-going-on-vacation\/#7_Empty_mailbox\" title=\"7. Empty mailbox\">7. Empty mailbox<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-leave-house-when-going-on-vacation\/#8_Set_alerts_on_security_systems\" title=\"8. Set alerts on security systems\">8. Set alerts on security systems<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-leave-house-when-going-on-vacation\/#9_Mow_the_front_lawn_and_trim_shrubbery\" title=\"9. Mow the front lawn and trim shrubbery\">9. Mow the front lawn and trim shrubbery<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-leave-house-when-going-on-vacation\/#10_Remove_hidden_spare_keys\" title=\"10. Remove hidden spare keys\">10. Remove hidden spare keys<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-leave-house-when-going-on-vacation\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Install_home_security_cameras\"><\/span>1. Install home security cameras<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-d8f26a2a12965fce3ceac98907c3cacb\">Installing <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/security-cameras\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">home security cameras<\/a> offers many benefits to homeowners, especially when going on vacation. Firstly, criminals don\u2019t want to be caught on camera, so they may help in deterring burglars from targeting a property to begin with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AlfredCam-on-a-glass-table.png\" alt=\"AlfredCam on a glass table\" class=\"wp-image-3282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AlfredCam-on-a-glass-table.png 512w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AlfredCam-on-a-glass-table-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>AlfredCam by AlfredCamera.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>They also enable homeowners to keep track of who enters the property from afar. If a break in is captured on camera, the homeowner is alerted via push notification and can call the police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/break-in-footage-captured-by-alfredcamera.png\" alt=\"break-in footage captured by AlfredCamera\" class=\"wp-image-5111\" style=\"width:864px;height:601px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/break-in-footage-captured-by-alfredcamera.png 800w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/break-in-footage-captured-by-alfredcamera-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/break-in-footage-captured-by-alfredcamera-768x577.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Break-in footage captured by AlfredCamera.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-fec63140eabc4f94fa1fdd7d66b573bd\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>Benefits of using AlfredCam for home security<\/strong><br><br>In today\u2019s world, having security cameras provides extra protection while at work, on vacation, and during the night.<br><br>When using <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.alfred.camera\/products\/alfredcam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AlfredCam<\/a> for home security, you get access to:<br><br>\u00b7 1080p Full HD video live streaming<br>\u00b7 Color night vision<br>\u00b7 Motion detection<br>\u00b7 130\u00b0 wide field of view<br>\u00b7 Two-way audio with noise cancellation<br>\u00b7 Free unlimited save and share videos<br>\u00b7 7 days of free motion-based cloud storage<br>\u00b7 24\/7 Continuous recording with MicroSD card (SD card not included)<br><br><em>\u201cHaving this AlfredCamera helps me feel more secure and the more cameras, the merrier, I say! Even more so, the night vision is wonderful, especially with the HD 1080P 130-degree wide-angle view\u201d.<\/em><br><br><em>\u201cTruly it is even better to have 24\/7 continuous recording nowadays. I love being able to have the stick-on mount as well because it keeps everything to a swivel when I need to change it. Thanks again!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Leave_blinds_halfway_open\"><\/span>2. Leave blinds halfway open<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Burglars monitor houses to see which properties are vacant. Keeping blinds closed while on vacation can lead criminals to believe a house is not in use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, leaving blinds open, particularly in upstairs bedrooms, can <strong>make burglars think that no one is around to close them<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good trick to prepare a house for vacation is to leave blinds halfway open. Many homeowners permanently leave blinds this way, so your property won\u2019t stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To offer extra security, electric blinds can be installed to open and close automatically.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Set_indoor_lights_on_timers\"><\/span>3. Set indoor lights on timers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting lights on timers simulates a person\u2019s presence inside the property, which may help with deterring burglars. Should a burglar walk past on several occasions and find the lights change, they won\u2019t suspect the owners are on vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-ce1a3b2119e29f5b8a58bd32a7801a0e\">Recommended reading:<a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/is-it-safe-to-leave-lights-on-for-a-week\/\"> Is It Safe to Leave Lights On For a Week?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lights should not be left on in downstairs rooms when the blinds are open, as this will look suspicious. It also makes your valuables visible to thieves, enticing them to break in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Enlist_a_house_watcher\"><\/span>4. Enlist a house watcher<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a friend or family member lives nearby, ask them to drive by the house or visit the property occasionally to make sure everything is OK. Alternatively, ask a neighbor to keep an eye on the house while it&#8217;s vacant and to text if something seems suspicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Properties are monitored, inspected, and tagged if it\u2019s known to be empty<\/strong> (and have valuables inside that make it desirable).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-2624f1fe3ebe5aff2e820130f2652762\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/signs-that-your-house-is-marked\/\">Signs a property is tagged<\/a> can include having a small blob of paint appear on a mailbox or rope being tied around the front fence. A house watcher can keep an eye out for these signs, which are unlikely the appear anyway if they are frequently in the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Add_a_friend_to_AlfredCircle\"><\/span>5. Add a friend to AlfredCircle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-47593de6238722d4a8d92cbe979d2758\">If a neighbor, friend or family member has agreed to watch over your property while you\u2019re on vacation, you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alfredcircle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AlfredCircle<\/a> to know when they enter or leave the property in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-44bc78cee3a8611d3290ce55fe7d9fa7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.alfredsystems.circle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Simply download the app<\/a> and create a Circle to get started. Send an invite code to the person watching over the house, and have them join your Circle. Then, add the property to your Places, and it\u2019ll be highlighted on your private map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-172b1aa6a3c978bb7da985e0dde51772\">Learn more about how to get started with AlfredCircle <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/your-guide-to-setting-up-alfredcircle\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"521\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alfredcircle-app-screenshots-1024x521.png\" alt=\"alfredcircle app screenshots\" class=\"wp-image-5841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alfredcircle-app-screenshots-1024x521.png 1024w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alfredcircle-app-screenshots-300x153.png 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alfredcircle-app-screenshots-768x391.png 768w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alfredcircle-app-screenshots-1536x781.png 1536w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/alfredcircle-app-screenshots-2048x1042.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>AlfredCircle by AlfredCamera.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When Circle members enter and leave the space, you\u2019ll be notified immediately letting you know, making it useful for keeping an eye on your space from afar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>AlfredCircle: Location Tracking Made Simple<br><\/strong><br>Navigate life together with AlfredCircle, the free location tracking app from the team behind AlfredCamera. By adding friends and family to your Circle, you can stay connected through a private live map. Add Places to get notified about the whereabouts of Circle members and feel greater peace of mind day to day.&nbsp;<br><br>Download AlfredCircle for free now to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Lock_all_windows\"><\/span>6. Lock all windows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-14286084c1d98517d844f529dea7a4f0\">Almost half of US burglars (42%) break into a property through an unlocked window, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankrate.com\/insurance\/homeowners-insurance\/house-burglary-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bankrate<\/a>. Regardless of whether the owners are on vacation, unused windows should be kept locked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is particularly important for single-glazed windows that can easily be smashed or properties that are isolated in remote areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a window is unlocked, <strong>it can be opened from the outside<\/strong>, enabling burglars to gain access to a property. Locked windows make it harder for entry without causing significant noise, damage, and suspicion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Empty_mailbox\"><\/span>7. Empty mailbox<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A full mailbox is another clear sign to burglars that a property is unoccupied. Before going on vacation, <strong>make sure to empty the mailbox so there\u2019s nothing inside<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-7f1913de844947ac53ed5b579e26e86d\">This <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/porch-pirates\/\">prevents criminals from stealing packages<\/a> and mail. It also avoids creating the impression that the house is unoccupied.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If vacationing for a long period, ask a neighbor to pick up mail to prevent a mailbox from overflowing. Or, temporarily redirect mail to a family member or friend\u2019s home using a redirection service (usually costing a few dollars a month).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Set_alerts_on_security_systems\"><\/span>8. Set alerts on security systems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Should home security cameras or a security system already be installed, make sure it\u2019s set up properly before you go on vacation. Some systems have \u201cvacation modes\u201d and schedules that can be enabled when the house is vacant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These features ensure a property is suitably protected for the entire vacation period. They also <strong>ensure that<\/strong> <strong>homeowners receive all the right alerts<\/strong> for activity happening outside and inside the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2edf395fc7ae68d8e911d8e97fc2378f\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>Setting up schedules on AlfredCamera for vacation<\/strong><br><br>Alfred Premium users can set up <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/features\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">schedules for motion detection<\/a> alerts.<br><br>For example, on remote working days, alerts could be automatically disabled for inside the house during the hours of 9am to 5pm.<br><br>This prevents unnecessary alerts if, for example, users are working from home during the day.<br><br>When going on vacation, routine schedules can easily be canceled and replaced as necessary. This ensures the house is appropriately monitored and alerts are enabled for all motion detection.<br><br>Learn more about using <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alfred Premium<\/a> for home security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AlfredCamera-app-Motion-Detection-Schedule-setting.png\" alt=\"AlfredCamera app Motion Detection Schedule setting\" class=\"wp-image-5382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AlfredCamera-app-Motion-Detection-Schedule-setting.png 250w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AlfredCamera-app-Motion-Detection-Schedule-setting-167x300.png 167w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>AlfredCamera app Motion Detection Schedule setting.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Mow_the_front_lawn_and_trim_shrubbery\"><\/span>9. Mow the front lawn and trim shrubbery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you\u2019re about to go on vacation so it\u2019s the last thing you want to hear, but tending to the yard can help in making a property not look vacant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-91f4f960e94930dad96519f5d2dc8691\">While shrubbery adds curb appeal, it also <strong>enables burglars to hide from neighbors, security cameras, and passers-by<\/strong> when breaking in or stealing a vehicle, so keep them trim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-3ed553671b7a8c2bccccdfb11882243d\">Both overgrown lawns and shrubbery can <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/signs-that-your-house-is-marked\/\">make<strong> <\/strong>a house a burglary target<\/a>, as it suggests the property is easier to break into.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Remove_hidden_spare_keys\"><\/span>10. Remove hidden spare keys<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people leave spare keys hidden somewhere on their property, which, if done effectively, can be useful. But when leaving the house vacant for a while, <strong>all spare keys must be removed before going on vacation<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A burglar may already be aware of the hidden key<\/strong> and be waiting for the opportunity to use it \u2013 like when the owners are on vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-67735554144fd6b98989d12721a4447d\">Recommended reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/hide-a-key\/\">How to Hide a Key (And Keep Home Invaders in the Dark)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A lockable key safe (drilled securely into the wall) with a pin code is a safer way to keep a spare key in the garden, but it should still be removed before leaving the house vacant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>House watchers should be given a spare key to keep on them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Preparation is key to preventing your house from becoming the next burglary target during a vacation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When scoping out an area to find the next home to break into, burglars will often look for signs a property is empty \u2013 like unkempt front yards, closed blinds, and full mailboxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-79e5100ea443cf23102072e540a7e046\">Don\u2019t make it easy for criminals to break into your property. <strong>Installing home security cameras is <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.security.org\/security-cameras\/deter-crime\/#:~:text=Cameras%20are%20a%20good%20crime,Department%20of%20Criminal%20Justice%20%26%20Criminology.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>among the best deterrents<\/strong><\/a><strong> against break-ins<\/strong> and gives you peace of mind while you\u2019re vacationing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-023e1b75979a36e19d650f349e9fd678\">If you don\u2019t have time to set up home security cameras on your property before vacationing, <a href=\"https:\/\/alfredcamera.app\/store\/blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">use the AlfredCamera app<\/a> to create a free, fast home security camera on your property.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vacant properties are a prime target for criminals. When a house is empty, it\u2019s easier to break into. Many criminals target properties that are vacant during renovation works due to the expensive tools inside. But residential properties that are vacant when the owners are on vacation are also at risk. 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