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NEWS AND INFORMATION

VOLUME 24, NO. 3

SMART LIVING

Going On Vacation?

Secure Your Home For Peace Of Mind

You’ve got your itinerary, made your reservations and are ready to pack your bags. Don’t forget about keeping your home secure while you’re away! While you may already monitor a home security setup remotely, use these tips to give you added peace of mind.

If possible, load your vacation gear into the car while it’s in the garage so you’re not announcing to passersby that you’re on your way out of town.

Make your home appear occupied. Schedule lights throughout the house to turn off and on at various times after dark using simple plug-in timers or a smartphone app.
Close the window coverings on the first floor so would-be thieves aren’t tempted by valuables and other items visible from outside.

Use extra caution when referencing your vacation on social media, or better yet, don’t mention it at all. Information spreads quickly, and you don’t want it to get into the wrong hands. Hold off on posting photos and updates until you’re back home.
Tell your close friends and trusted neighbors of your travel plans. Let them know when you’re expecting to return and how you can be reached in an emergency.
Have the post office hold your mail, and suspend any newspaper and package deliveries (or ask a neighbor to collect them for you).

Arrange to have the lawn mowed in your absence if you’ll be gone for more than a week or so.
Ask a neighbor to park in your driveway on occasion so it looks like there’s someone home.
Lock the garage, gates and sheds. Don’t forget to lock any side doors and doors leading into the house from the garage.

Relax and enjoy your well-deserved trip!

GREAT OUTDOORS

Top Tree Tips

Choosing the right types and locations of trees on your property can make your yard more enjoyable and prevent headaches down the road. Properly located and well-maintained trees can also add to your property value!

1. A common problem is trees that grow too large for their location. To avoid this, research how tall and wide a particular tree will be at maturity. That lovely sapling at the nursery could grow up to be a giant you don’t have space for.

2. Don’t plant trees too close to the house. At full size it may damage the roof, gutters or the structure itself and need to be cut back or removed.

3. If a tree you’re considering is deciduous (loses its leaves each fall) will the winter sun cause nearby rooms to be too bright?

4. Trees with invasive and/or shallow root systems shouldn’t be planted near the house, pavement or other surfaces as they can eventually cause serious damage to walkways, the driveway and even the foundation.

Local nurseries are a great source of information about what types of trees will thrive in your area. Their knowledgeable staff can help you make choices and provide planting tips so you can enjoy your trees for years to come.

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