07/29/2026
✈️ Getting ready to head north? Before you lock the door and leave your Florida home behind, make sure these important tasks are on your checklist.
✔️ Turn off the main water supply (if appropriate for your home).
✔️ Set your thermostat to control humidity levels between 75F - 78F.
✔️ Unplug unnecessary electronics.
✔️ Empty the refrigerator of perishable foods.
✔️ Secure all doors, windows, and lanai areas.
✔️ Arrange a pest control treatment before leaving,
✔️ Remove outdoor furniture or secure loose items.
✔️ Check your hurricane preparedness supplies and plan.
✔️ Make sure smoke detectors and security systems are working properly.
✔️ Hire a trusted Home Watch professional to inspect your property regularly while you’re away.
These are just 10 of many important tasks. Every home is different, and the complete departure checklist is much more extensive.
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Shark Concierge
Private Home Watch • Estate Management • Concierge Services