Keeping your curtains closed while you're away helps deter burglars by hiding what's inside and creating uncertainty about whether anyone's home. Most home burglaries actually happen during the day, ...

Closed curtains during the day can signal you're away, but open ones may expose valuables. Partially open curtains or sheers can limit visibility into your home. In hot weather, closed curtains can ...

Read this before your next trip. So you’re about to leave on vacation, and you’re starting to prep your house so it doesn’t become the set of the next Home Alone movie. Everything’s ready to go, ...