We made the decision to stay away from home and trucking for up to three months before going home so we can stay home longer. Ideas to take care of the mail and the house when away from home. Our oldest daughter lives at our house and that works out great for all of us. We know that the house and mail is taken care of and so while away from the house we have peace of mind. We downsized our possessions so that we have less to maintain, when we go home we first take care of the truck and then we have time to have fun and relax before going back to work.