A Few Hours On the Road Shouldn’t Mean Weeks of Worry

July-4 cookouts, lake trips, and family reunions pull everyone away from home—but vacant manufactured homes are soft targets for break-ins, storm damage, and surprise utility bills. A quick pre-departure walkthrough can keep your place tight, dry, and energy-smart until you’re back.

The 5-Point “Lock-Up & Leave” Checklist

Step	What to Check	Blevins Products & Tips
1. Doors	Confirm every exterior door latches with a solid “click.” replace loose knobs or worn striker plates.	Ball-Style Door Knobs & Deadbolts – for sheds and homes – stocked in bright brass, satin nickel, and black. All keyed alike on request so residents carry one key.
2. Windows	Slide, lift, tug. A rattling sash is an open invite to wind and water.	Aluminum Window Latches & Keepers install with two screws in minutes.
3. Under-home Utilities	Even in July, a surprise thunderstorm can fling debris that snaps fragile heat-tape leads.	Easy Heat Pipe Freeze Protection Kits include built-in lighted plug so you know power is flowing. Wrap exposed water lines now-then forget about them until winter.
4. Climate Control	Bumping the thermostat up just 4 degrees saves energy without turning the place into a sauna.	Programmable / WiFi Thermostats compatible with Smart Comfort & AirQuest systems let you check temps from the fireworks show.
5. Exterior Lighting	A dark lot looks empty. Motion-sensing LEDs deter curious raccoons and porch pirates.	12V & 120V LED Floods with dusk-to-dawn photocells ship from all branches – no electrician needed: standard E26 base.

Pro-Level Extras

· Swap in tamper-proof screws on access panels and water-heater doors—Blevins carries one-way and Torx-pin styles in contractor packs.

· Upgrade to keyed cam locks on skirting doors when storing lawn gear under the home; they match our deadbolt keyways for single-key convenience.

· Label the main shut-off

Real-Life Peace of Mind

“We rolled out Blevins keyed-alike door hardware across 56 rental homes. Break-ins dropped to zero last summer, and maintenance loves carrying one master set.” — Marcus Dalton, Operations Director, Horizon MH Communities, GA

Before You Pull Out of the Driveway

1. Run through the checklist—10 minutes tops.

2. Snap a photo of each locked point. It’s proof for insurance and a handy reminder in case you wonder, “Did I lock the back door?”

3. Stash a spare key with someone you trust, not under the planter.

Need parts fast? We’ve got your back.

· Browse the Door & Window Hardware and Electrical sections in the Blevins Digital Catalog for SKUs, specs, and install sheets.

· Call or text your local Blevins branch for more information

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