I Thought the White String in My Egg Was Something Dangerous—The Truth Completely Surprised Me

without preparation, it can be a nightmare.

Take an hour before your next trip to go through the checklist. Turn off the water. Set the thermostat. Ask a neighbor to check in. Unplug the electronics.

That hour of preparation could save you thousands of dollars and weeks of stress.

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