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When you live in The Villages Florida 55+ Retirement Community or sometimes you like to take an extended vacation or snowbird it up north. There are some things you may want to think about before you shut the door.
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@elizabethcammarata2047 2 года назад

We always cover the drains and toilets with Saran Wrap to prevent evaporation and bugs/critters from coming up. Close the drains and use the garbage disposal cover.

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

Got me thinking abaout the covers. Good point. Subscribe Button: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

@leewatts3344 2 года назад

Freeze a cup of water after water is frozen put a penny in the cup on to the frozen water. So the power goes out you can see how far the penny has sunk. This will give you a idea if you need to throw out any food products.

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

Lee...Interesting for sure. Subscribe Button: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

@Chinlau124 2 года назад

Put the potted plants in the tub or shower for whom ever is watering them for u. Also, if the room does not have natural light, you’ll need to use a grow light bulb in the bathroom fixture. As far as the switch, put a timer switch or just leave the light on while away.

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

Great ideas. Thanks! Subscribe Button: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

@BarryB382 2 года назад

Another quality video, thanks for the info buddy. Timers on lights is a great idea too.

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

I have them on Alexa. Turn off once and awhile while I'm not there. Also the sprinkler and temp. Subscribe Button: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

@CD-ql9hz 5 месяцев назад

Definitely turn your ice maker off if you shut your water off to the house. Otherwise you will burn up the water valve that supplies the ice maker.

@sassysasparilla2922 2 года назад

Really helpful tips, thanks Rusty. Safe travels and will be on the lookout for updates.

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

Thanks, will do! Subscribe Button: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

@jon19100 2 года назад

Great job Rusty that is really good to know about the service you have to take care of your place.

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

It will be interesting to see how they do. thanks for watching. Subscribe Button: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

@floweringplumb4678 2 года назад

Rusty you are the best for covering the small stuff that can make travel and vacationing to or from The Villages much easier by providing the video. Keep up the good work and your subscribers will grow and grow in numbers. All the best.

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

Thanks. I try. Subscribe Button: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

@lauralampe1664 2 года назад

Hi Rusty, Subscribed and enjoy your channel. Good, practical advice for homeowners who are not full time or are frequent travelers. The person I have rented homes from in The Villages advises to close the blinds when people leave. Florida sun is a beast she says.

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

Sun is definitly a consern. Subscribe Button: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

@dianeloughery6731 2 года назад

Turn off the circuit breakers to you hot water heater. We empty the refrigerator and unplug it an leave the doors open because if there is a hurricane (our house is in south florida) and the electric is off for awhile the refrigerator will smell.

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

Yes it will. But that is why I got the service. Now I don't ahve to worry about that. one fo the good things. Subscribe Button: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

@adamstoehr3795 2 года назад

Thanks, Rusty... lots of good point to consider for away from home!

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

There is more but I figure folks would never make it through. LOL. Subscribe Button: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

@lizzijansen6527 2 года назад

I move my potted plants outside where the sprinkler system will water them...in a shaded area. This is only if we are going to be gone for a short time, like a week or so.

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

Great idea...I Left one on the poarch to give it a go. Subscribe Button: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

@josea5949 2 года назад

A suggestion i have is to pull up the sink stoppers in the bathroom and put the stoppers in the kitchen sink. With not using them, the water in the J-traps tend to evaporate allowing pesky bugs, even frogs and snakes an easy access.

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

Great point. That is one of the good things about the Empty Nest folks they run all that each time they come in. Subscribe Button: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

@putoluto5256 2 года назад

Can I pour a cup of vegetable oil into the traps to keep the evaporation and bugs to a minimum - like how those no-flush toilets work?

@juliegarren2994 2 года назад

Thank you Rusty for all the valuable information. Safe travels.

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

Thanks Julie. Subscribe Button: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

@carolynw4814 2 года назад

Love your backyard view.

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

Thanks. cant wait to settle in and use it a little. Subscribe Button: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

@annmarieburns2 Год назад

Your sink is so clean. Bravo

@billg2470 2 года назад

Great topic. I will soon be a new homeowner in the TV and I will be doing exactly what you have discussed. Thanks for the information!!

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

Hey Bill thanks and congradulations. Subscribe Button: bit.ly/3aToJ3H and welcome.

@JohnHoganN8 2 года назад

That seems like a good housesitting service Rusty but at least you have a great list. 👍

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

They don't do it all but it is a great thing to know somebody has your back if you are not there. Subscribe Button: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

@annmarieburns2 Год назад

Always make sure the HVAC system is on if it’s too warm or humidity is more than 40% mold will begin to form.

@RobertGarcia-yg9cf 2 года назад

Safe travels Rusty.

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

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@kdharley07 2 года назад

Awesome video Rusty. Thank you

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

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@karjurassic8364 2 года назад

The post office stuff can all be done on line.

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

YEs but it is nice to talk with them. Subscribe Button: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

@louheindel8673 2 года назад

What?? Going home just in time for fall?? We leave our home for the summer. Home watch is a must. Stay safe.

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

Yes I think so Lou. I'll only beleaving for whort times. Subscribe Button: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

@tjlarson6519 2 года назад

Great tips. One thing i also do is leave the washer and dryer doors open so that they can dry out. Sometimes they get musty smelling, even between regular washers. Safe travels.

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

Yes expecially the front loadrers. Subscribe Button: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

@pauline4848 2 года назад

Can't Go Wrong With Your Great Info 👍

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

Thanks. Subscribe Button: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

@peterboggi9690 2 года назад

Very informative.. Safe travels Rusty !!

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

Thanks Peter. Subscribe Button: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

@stevenwilburn235 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing. Great info!!

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Subscribe Button: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

@Breakersbride01 2 года назад

I travel a lot and used Empty Nest for a long time but when they refused to change a “chirping” battery because I did not have a ladder in my home we parted ways.

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

I guess everybiody cant get it all. So who do you use now? Subscribe Button: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

@Breakersbride01 2 года назад

@@RustyNelson Down Home Properties

@richardc488 2 года назад

Thank you Rusty, hope to see you at Hanks Place on route 1 for breakfast!

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

Great place. I think they are closed right now because of the flooding. Subscribe Button: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

@jon19100 2 года назад

Hi Rusty I was told leaving a open box of baking soda in the fridge will eliminate any odor hope that helps

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

Yes I heard that too... Have to give it a try. Subscribe Button: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

@peggywagener3613 2 года назад

Terrific info. Thanks Rusty! Will look for you on the pickleball court when you return.

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

Thanks Peggy. It will be a fast one. Subscribe Button: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

@harryp1665 2 года назад

Great info, lot of things to consider.

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

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@kevinjacques5837 2 года назад

Awesome information, thanks

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Subscribe Button: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

@kathyalber9720 2 года назад

Great tips😊

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

Glad you like them! So many pore. We'll see how it goes. Subscribe Button: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

@tonypabon8322 2 года назад

Great info Rusty. Safe travels up north.

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

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@michaelf.m2047 2 года назад

Hi again Rusty. Mike from Andorra in Philly and congratulations on the home purchase. My wife and I wish you many years of health and enjoyment and I think we are at max 3 years away from our purchase. I am retired but my wife is still working for the next 3 years. Anyway, my question to you is about the I95 TREK! I recall you saying that you do the drive and from Kennett it is a little north of 15 hour ride. My few questions IF you don't mind taking the time to share: 1. Do you drive non-stop to the VILLAGES? 2. Do you have a preference of time when you leave Kennett (AM or PM) since we would have to get thru a few major cities till we pass Richmond? It's been quite a few years since I did the drive to Disney. 3. Do you have any favorite places to stop and take a mental rest and/or bathroom break? 4. Do you stop for any meals and if you do is there any you can cite as ok? 5. If you travel solo, how do you keep yourself mentally occupied - of course after you are paying attention to the traffic and road? 6. What do you bring along for snacks or to eat? I saw in a prior video it looked like you had a bag of nuts and maybe some trial mix. Sorry for the length but we will be doing our 2nd lifestyle visit planning right now for June 2022 and I am going to drive down. The hassle of airfare, airports, TSA and car rental is outrageous. Being Temple retired will allow me to save a few bucks and control my time! Thank you Rusty!!!

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

Funny...many people said that to me and then they come down for a visit and become snowbirds till they are ready. Subscribe Button: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

@billobrien7246 2 года назад

Mike- I can offer some info from our experience 'commuting' on i95. We are seasonal TV, FL residents- 7 months in TV and 5 months in NJ including time for Thanksgiving and Christmas. So we do this trip 3-4 times per year from NJ to TV. The trip takes 16 to 18+ hours depending on traffic, etc. Pre covid, we would stop in Santee, SC which would leave about 6 hours to TV. There is a Comfort Inn that allows small dogs which I would recommend. Since June 2020, we have been driving straight through. Here are some suggestions/observations: - Heading south, getting to Washington, DC by 6:15 AM (at the latest) insures a much better 'commute'. Hitting it by 6 AM or earlier is best. Arriving by 7 AM or later adds an additional 45-60+ minutes to your trip assuming no accidents. - We leave NJ by 2:30 AM. I drive until the about 8 AM when we get passed Richmond, then my wife takes over. I grab a nap for 2 hours or so, then get back behind the wheel. - Use the E-Z Pass lanes in DC area- it's worth the $8. - Avoid leaving on Sunday after a holiday- we made a rookie mistake once traveling the Sunday after Christmas- it took over 19 hours to make the trip. - We purchased a cooler that plugs into the 12v outlet and stock it with food for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks plus any food we want to bring from our home refrigerator. We also take iced coffee in our Yeti's for our afternoon pick-me-up. - We eat our breakfast while driving (bagel & lox) at about 6-7AM and usually bring a salad with salmon or chicken for lunch. There are nice rest areas in NC, SC, GA to stop, walk the dog and have a meal or snack during the trip. - We found we save lots of time not looking for and waiting in lines at fast food joints or Dunkin Donuts by bring food. By planning our breakfast, lunch and snacks, we are better able to make this trip without stopping over night. - We run our gas tank down to under 50 miles remaining so we can make the trip on 2 fill ups (leaving with a full tank). Saves us time not stopping a 3rd time. - We will order a pizza when we are 1 hour away, or will bring one from NJ in the cooler which I can set to 36 degrees. I hope this has been helpful. Good luck on your visit to TV.

@Tommy3Putts 2 года назад

Great video. Your videos are top quality. Great information professionally presented

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

I appreciate that! YEs they take some time. Subscribe Button: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

@Judes121 2 года назад

Safe travels bet it was hard to leave your new home and adventures

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

YEs it was. But a short ride back...well kind of. Subscribe Button: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

@LightS_bRight Год назад

3:41 is when he starts talking about the topic.

@RustyNelson Год назад

Searching for Truth, through "patience" , practice, & knowledge. Does this look familiar. But thanks for watching.

@wolfwroses 2 года назад

Hey Rusty! We had talked about getting together when you came down for a month before (was it April?). That never got to happen... hopefully we'll be able to do it this "off season". We are returning to our home in Fenney on October 4th (a month earlier than previous years... since we've got a pool now). We have been using the Empty nest folks for quite a while and are very happy with the service they provide... especially like the fact that they check the irrigation system to make sure there aren't any 'runaway' sprinklers (which can be pricey, or result in plants not being watered). They did recently find a sprinkler head that was clipped off by a landscaping contractor that we'd hired. About your prepping for leaving the house... one thing we CANNOT do... is turn the water off... this would disable the 'auto fill' feature of our pool, as it is tied in downstream of the water shut off. Even though The Villages Golf Cars says it is not necessary... we do use a fuel stabilizer and a battery maintainer on our cart while we're gone. Funny... no matter how extensive a list we make to depart, or return... we are always uneasy that we might have missed something. Hope to meet you this year! Al and Sandi

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

Great point about the pool. That is why I kept saying that all homes are diffrent. Some people have hottubs and water features also. Subscribe Button: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

@robscuremusic 2 года назад

Great video, Rusty!

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it. Subscribe Button: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

@gunnerdesron Год назад

Why would they use pvc and not pex for water lines in a new build?

@denisegardner784 2 года назад

Great tips for anywhere! Ty

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Some other info people put on here also interesting. Subscribe Button: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

@noahschechtel8979 Год назад

Hey Rusty, gr!eat and informative... as always!! Question... what app are you using for your sprinkler system and do you use a rain gauge so that the sprinkler system will conserve water? thanks again... closing on new home in Monarch Grove next week

@RustyNelson Год назад

That actually came with the house. It's part of the hunter irrigation box. So does actually go home to app. Subscribe for new Videos: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

@ernestkooistra1559 2 года назад

Thanks.

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

You're welcome. Subscribe Button: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

@primdasi 2 года назад

Hi Rusty Congrats on the new home . Just wondering if you’re going to be a full time resident of Fl. or do the snowbird thing ?

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

Not sure yet.. No time line. Subscribe Button: bit.ly/3aToJ3H

@chrisries7919 2 года назад

Hi Rusty! I watched this video awhile ago and made a mental note to go back and rewatch once I bought a home and I was returning back north for the summer/fall season. I'm going with a gentleman, not empy nest, but basicly the same type of service. My question is... Should I turn my water off or not? Since I'm leaving for months not a few days or weeks. I've been told so many different things and I would like to know your thoughts. My home watch man will be doing the same weekly /monthly services that would deal with water as the empy nest service. Any thoughts or advise? Thanks so much!

@RustyNelson 2 года назад

I can't tell you about the water because I just don't know about your situation but I know Empty nest turns my water off when I leave. They torn it back on when they come in each week. The reason they turn it off is because of a pipe breaking I believe. hey have been great so far. Subscribe for new Videos: bit.ly/3aToJ3H