The bags are packed, your reservations are confirmed, and you’re ready for a change of scenery. Before you head out, give your home a few minutes of attention.
A quick check can help you catch small problems before you leave—and give you fewer things to worry about while you’re away.
1. Take a Look Beneath Your Sinks
Open the cabinets under your kitchen and bathroom sinks. Look for damp spots, puddles, discoloration, or items that feel unexpectedly wet.
If something looks suspicious, find out what’s causing it before leaving. A towel beneath a dripping connection won’t solve the problem while you’re gone.
2. Check Around Water-Using Appliances
Your washing machine, dishwasher, and refrigerator’s water connection are easy to overlook during everyday cleaning.
Look for visible moisture, damaged hoses, or signs of a slow leak. Have questionable connections checked, and avoid starting the washing machine or dishwasher just before walking out the door.
3. Know How Your Water Protection Works
If you have leak sensors or an automatic water shutoff system, check that everything is set up according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Confirm that sensors are positioned correctly, batteries have power, and notifications reach your phone. If your setup supports automatic shutoff, understand which conditions trigger it.
An alert is more useful when you already know how you’ll respond.
4. Give Someone a Way to Help
Ask a trusted friend, neighbor, or family member to be your local contact.
Make sure they know how to reach you and how to access your home if needed. Show them where the main water shutoff is located, too—finding it during an emergency can be stressful.
5. Do One Final Walk-Through
Before locking up, take a quiet lap around the house.
Check faucets, look for unexpected water, secure doors and windows, and confirm that your home’s monitoring devices are working. Keep your emergency contact’s number easy to find.
Then you can head out knowing you took a little time to prepare.
Bring More Peace of Mind to Your Time Away
Protecting your home starts with practical habits. Connected water protection can add another layer, helping you monitor and respond to certain leaks when you aren’t there.
At Brilliant Livin, we make exploring water protection easier, so you can choose a setup that fits your home.
Explore Brilliant Livin’s water protection collection before your next getaway.