I do much of what was stated. But since where we live, we get some lively storms, we do have electrical failures. So, I turn the breaker off for our electric cook range, pull the plug on the microwave. Pull all plugs for the TV's, still a power drain even when not turned on. Turn the hot water tank setting to vacation and then run all the hot water out and allow the cold water in. Set up our heat and vacation setting on our thermostat, put cable on vacation. Also turn off the breaker for the central air, yep sometimes in April and early May, gets warm. But since I wrap my A/C to protect from snow and ice, don't want it to start up until uncovered. Keep the driveway plowed out so it does look like there is someone living there. Have lights on timers in different rooms.
Also, put our up North car (have two autos) on a battery tender, put Stable in the gas tank. Also cancel full insurance on the car, except Comprehensive, turn in our plates to DMV for storage. When we go back, get the insurance back in full, and pick up plates. Saves quite a bit on auto insurance when we do this.
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