Learn how you can protect your home this Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving is a holiday filled with family, fun, and feelings of gratitude.  However, your home faces some serious risks this Thanksgiving.  Learn how to protect your home this holiday by taking these precautions. If you're staying home... If you are spending Thanksgiving at home, then fire is one of the biggest risks that you face.  To reduce your fire risk, remove any flammable items from your stove and oven areas.  You should remove things like potholders, towels, or paper products.  Additionally, to prevent a cooking fire from spreading to the rest of your home, you should keep a fire extinguisher within easy reach of your kitchen. Another way to keep you and all your Thanksgiving guests safe is by installing smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors throughout your home.  You should have both kinds of detectors on every floor and in every sleeping area of your home.  If you already have these detectors in your home, then check them to make sure they are operating properly. If you're traveling... If you will be away from home this Thanksgiving, you might want to consider installing a security system.  Having a security system will ensure that your home is protected from thieves, vandals, and squatters.  Additionally, many security systems now offer 24-hour fire monitoring services.  So, your home will be safe from fire even while you're away. Another way to keep your home safe while you're away is to hire a house sitter.  Leaving your home uninhabited can make it a target for burglary or vandalism.  However, if criminals know that there is someone in the home, then they will be less likely to target it.  Additionally, having a house sitter will ensure that your mail doesn't pile up and your plants will stay watered. Whether you're home or away, follow these tips to make sure your home stays safe this Thanksgiving.  Making sure your home has the right insurance coverage is another way to keep it safe.  To find the right policy for your home, contact the expert team at Weeks & Associates Insurance Services in Thousand Oaks, California.  We are eager to assist you with all your insurance needs.