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submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by sjmarf@sh.itjust.works to c/me_irl@lemmy.world

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[–] Dagnet@lemmy.world 19 points 11 months ago (1 children)

My parents would make sure to suspend the newspaper subscription so it wouldn't accumulate at the door, indicating you have been away for some time

[–] Couldbealeotard@lemmy.world 8 points 11 months ago

Or ask a neighbour to collect your mail, and take in your bins.

I used to use gpo timers to cycle my lamps to simulate occupancy, home alone style.