Last-Minute Holiday Security Checklist (Keys, Safes, Smart Access & Doors)

Travel, guests, and year-end rush make this the busiest week of the season. Here’s a quick, practical checklist to prevent the most common headaches—no jargon, just what works.

1) Car Keys: Avoid the Tow-Bill Week

  • Duplicate a key/fob before you leave.

  • Test/replace fob battery (weak range = warning sign).

  • Keep the spare separate from your primary set during the trip.

2) Home Entry: Rekey Fast, Go Keyless if You Want

  • Rekey if keys changed hands (contractors, roommates, movers). Old keys stop working; hardware stays.

  • Add a quality deadbolt + reinforced strike (3″ screws into the frame).

  • Hosting? A smart lock lets you give guests their own code and remove it later.

3) Safes: Size Right & Bolt Down

  • Choose by risk: fire (documents/photos) vs theft (valuables)—or a balanced model.

  • Size up one level from what you think you need (future-proof it).

  • Bolt it down into concrete or reinforced subfloor; add a small dehumidifier for documents/electronics.

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4) Packages & Garages (Quick Wins)

  • Bring packages inside fast (or use a secure drop).

  • Keep garage remotes out of sight; verify the man door has a real deadbolt.

5) Small Business: Keys & Doors

  • Master key clean-up so managers carry one key, staff only what they need.

  • Door closer & panic bar tune-up (stop slams, protect frames, smooth exits).

  • Decide what cash/records/backups belong in a safe before the weekend.

Traveler list

☐ Spare key/fob made

☐ Fob battery tested

☐ Spare stored separately

Home host list

☐ Rekey done

☐ Deadbolt/strike checked

☐ Guest codes added

Safe setup list

☐ Rating fits risk

☐ One size up

☐ Bolt-down planned

☐ Dehumidifier

Business list

☐ Master key map updated

☐ Closers/panic bars tuned

☐ Safe contents decided

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