{"id":9579,"date":"2025-06-04T15:43:30","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T19:43:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stezen.ca\/?p=9579"},"modified":"2025-06-09T11:22:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T15:22:00","slug":"preparer-sa-maison-avant-les-vacances-nos-meilleurs-conseils","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stezen.ca\/en\/preparer-sa-maison-avant-les-vacances-nos-meilleurs-conseils\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing your home before the vacations: our top tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Any vacation plans for this summer? Perhaps a family roadtrip, a weekend camping trip or even a trip abroad? Wherever you go, one thing's for sure: there's nothing like coming home to a clean, tidy house.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What if, this year, we decided to leave with a more tranquil mind? With a few simple habits, you can not only limit unpleasant surprises, but also treat yourself to a smoother, more welcoming and relaxing homecoming. Here are my top tips for preparing your home before you leave on vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Why prepare your home before you leave?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking the time to prepare your home before you leave makes life easier when you return. Here's why it's worth it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Avoid unpleasant surprises<\/strong>No one wants to go back to a fridge full of moldy food, smells in the kitchen or water damage caused by a badly turned-off tap.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Preserving what matters<\/strong>Your plants, your animals, your precious possessions... by planning to take care of them, you can leave with a light heart.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Save time on the return journey<\/strong>because unpacking, washing and getting back into the routine is enough!<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Creating a welcoming space<\/strong>Imagine coming home to a clean, bright house, where everything is in its place... it extends the benefits of your vacation, doesn't it?<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And while you're getting the house ready, why not pack your bags too? <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/stezen.ca\/en\/conseils-pour-une-organisation-parfaite-de-vos-valises-avant-le-voyage\/\">Discover our tips for perfect packing organization<\/a> <\/strong>and leave with an even lighter spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Home checklist: essentials not to forget<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here's a quick checklist to help you make sure you don't forget anything before you close the door:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Empty garbage cans and compost garbage cans, and throw out expired food from the fridge to avoid unpleasant odors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take a quick look around for dripping faucets, poorly closed windows or any small problems that could get worse in your absence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn down (or off) the heating or air conditioning according to the season, to avoid wasting energy unnecessarily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unplug non-essential electrical appliances: small appliances, power strips, TVs... it's good for your safety and your electricity bill.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Close curtains or blinds... but not all the way! It's better to let people think you're there.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill has-white-background-color has-background\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-819x1024.jpeg);background-position:50% 50%\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-819x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Arroser plantes\" class=\"wp-image-9582 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-819x1024.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-768x960.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-10x12.jpeg 10w, https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2>Who takes care of what while you're away?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No one can do everything alone, and that's only natural. Here's who to entrust with certain tasks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The plants<\/strong>A friend, a neighbor, or a small automatic watering system. That way, you won't come home to a desert.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Le courrier<\/strong>Ask someone to pick it up so it doesn't accumulate in the mailbox (and attract attention).<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>General surveillance:<\/strong> a relative who comes by once or twice to check that all is well, air things out a little, spot a leak or breakdown.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The animals<\/strong>Whether it's a boarding kennel, a pet-sitter or a friendly neighbor, you'll want to make sure your pet's needs are taken care of.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Safety: the extra steps to take<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We don't always think about it, but a few simple gestures can make all the difference:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid announcing your departure dates publicly on social networks. Yes, even if you can't wait to show off your beautiful beach photos!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install timers to turn certain lights on and off, creating the illusion of a presence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check that all doors, windows, garage and shed are securely locked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have an alarm system, do a quick test before you leave.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill has-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2>Create a pleasant return: little touches for yourself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How about taking care of yourself before you leave?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Change the sheets: there's nothing like coming home to a fresh bed after a long journey.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tidy up the main spaces: an uncluttered living room, a clean kitchen, a welcoming entrance. You'll thank me later!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pack a few essentials: coffee, a frozen meal, bread, milk... so you don't have to run to the grocery store as soon as you get home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-819x1024.jpeg);background-position:50% 50%\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-819x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Draps propres\" class=\"wp-image-9581 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-819x1024.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-768x960.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-10x12.jpeg 10w, https:\/\/stezen.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>St\u00e9Zen support: tailor-made organization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At St\u00e9Zen, we believe that organization isn't just a question of tidy boxes: it's a way of creating a simpler, lighter daily routine, and above all, one that's more aligned with your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeling overwhelmed? Do you need help decluttering, organizing or rethinking your spaces before your vacation (or after, to get off on the right foot again)? We're here to help, in a friendly, non-judgmental way. Sorting, reorganizing, home staging, buying storage items, optimizing space... Together, we'll create a customized plan, adapted to your reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to discover all<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/stezen.ca\/en\/services\/\"><strong>our services<\/strong><\/a> and see how we can help you transform your home into a functional and soothing space, drop us a line! We love new challenges.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Des plans de vacances pr\u00e9vus pour cet \u00e9t\u00e9? Peut-\u00eatre un roadtrip en famille, une fin de semaine en camping ou m\u00eame un voyage \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9tranger? Peu importe o\u00f9 vous irez, une chose est s\u00fbre: rien de mieux que de revenir dans une maison propre et ordonn\u00e9e.&nbsp; Et si, cette ann\u00e9e, on d\u00e9cidait de partir l\u2019esprit [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":9580,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[402,193,89,126,85,149,144,347,401],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stezen.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9579"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stezen.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stezen.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stezen.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stezen.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9579"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/stezen.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9579\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9591,"href":"https:\/\/stezen.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9579\/revisions\/9591"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stezen.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9580"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stezen.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9579"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stezen.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9579"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stezen.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9579"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}