Everyone does different things. We have added zero technology to the house and do not use anyone to check on the house. When leaving for the summer shut off water, shut off water heater, bring most things in from the yard (we leave the grill, griddle, fire pit and water fountain outside), bring hoses in, disconnect battles in the golf carts, add stabilizer to the gas, shut off the garage door opener, flip breakers for oven and microwave, unplug tv’s, cover toilets with plastic wrap, close all sink drains, set thermostat to 80 with heat set at 50 and humidity around 55%, we leave the fridge on and get rid of most food, sprinklers are set for 2 days a week as allowed by the Villages, we just cut the cord so we just have internet and that goes on vacation mode.
If we are leaving in the winter for a month or so the list is much shorter. Water, water heater and garage door are shut off, thermostat set at 80 and toilet and drains covered.
Have had good luck with doing this. We do have our landscaper and bug terminator come year round.
I think that covers what we do, good luck.
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