Michael
Petruccelli says; Cultivate
the lived-in look. When you’re gone, don’t let stuff
like newspapers, real-estate cards and pizza fliers accumulate in front of your
door. “Make it look lived-in, even if you’re just gone for the weekend,” McGoey
says. Before you leave, consider how your home will appear on the outside and
avoid these classic mistakes that are like waving a red flag to invite
burglars:
- Leaving the porch light on 24 hours a day.
- Leaving the trash out on Friday for pickup on Monday.
