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Notes from the watch

Short pieces on leaving a Northern Michigan house empty, what a visit includes, and how we handle storms, keys, and seasonal close. Have a topic you want us to write? Call (231) 227-8973 or email jsmhomewatch@gmail.com.

• September 29, 2026

  Before you leave a Northern Michigan house empty

  A short close-up checklist for freeze-ups, keys, and who to call if something goes wrong while you are away.

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• September 22, 2026

  What you get after a home watch visit

  Checklists, stamped photos, and an alert if something is wrong — not a mystery report weeks later.

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