- Do not leave damp or wet laundry to mold.
- Don’t leave valuables in your car.
- Look at ratings on Consumer Reports, Amazon or other websites before making major purchases.
- Always leave certain things – keys, wallet, glasses, briefcase, etc. – in the same place, with no deviation, so that you don’t lose them.
- When you go anywhere, don’t bring things you might lose (jackets, etc.), OR make specific plans to avoid losing them.
- Put your name and phone number on jackets and valuables.
- Back up your computer’s hard drive monthly.
- Guard raw data, photos, or anything else that you can’t replace especially carefully (lab notes, camera footage, photos).
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