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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by sjmarf@sh.itjust.works to c/me_irl@lemmy.world

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[–] Dagnet@lemmy.world 19 points 1 year 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 1 year 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.