How to leave an empty house?
Looks like I could be away for 6-8 weeks and I'd like to know if anyone else here has learnt from the experience of leaving their home empty.
There's the obvious stuff like unplugging the tv, emptying the fridge, bins, etc, but it's the not so obvious stuff that could end up being important, so anything you found out would be appreciated. Everything's paid by direct debit, so bills are ok and it will be winter so I'm leaving the central heating to come on for an hour or so once a day. I'll also leave a main light on. Neighbours will know I'm away so will keep an eye out and a friend will be passing by about once a week to collect and deal with the mail - but apart from that, there'll be no-one there. So, if there is anything I should know, no matter how small, it will be appreciated. It seems leaving needs as much planning as going. Thanks.
ps - I searched the site in the hope of finding a 'leaving home checklist', but no luck.
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