Before you walk out the door, run the sixty second scan. Water first: check for leaks, know where the main shutoff valve is, and if you are leaving for more than a few days, turn the water off if you can. If it is winter, keep the heat on so pipes do not freeze. Next, stop the heat sources: turn off cooking appliances, make sure candles are out, and check that smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are working. Then cut the ghost power: unplug chargers, small appliances, game consoles, and anything you do not need running while you are gone. Final quick look: empty the trash, lock up, and leave with one question in mind, what could fail while I am away?
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