However, experts outline a few key tasks to tackle to ensure your home stays safe while you are away. Unplug unnecessary appliances(Image credit: Getty Images)Between the best coffee machine and a top-of-the-range air fryer, your countertops might be quite full of kitchen appliances. “When you return from your travels and are ready to turn the water back on, turn the stopcock anti-clockwise (to the left) slowly.” My water valve is under my kitchen sink - a very common placement (Image credit: Getty Images | Bin Kontan)3. Don’t leave your heating running unnecessarily(Image credit: Getty Images)Finding ways to save energy in your home will make all the difference when your utility bills come in.