Is It Safer To Leave Curtains Open Or Closed When You're Away?

Is It Safer To Leave Curtains Open Or Closed When You're Away?

Read this before your next trip.Photo: Laurey GlennKey TakeawaysKeeping 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, not at night, often when curtains are open and the house looks unoccupied.Pair closed curtains with tricks that make your home look lived-in—like using light timers, smart devices, stoppi…

Man broke into Atherton home, ate food while residents were away, police say

The Atherton Police Department arrested a 47-year-old man on Tuesday, June 10, for allegedly breaking into a home on Lloyden Park Lane. The post Man broke into Atherton home, ate food while residents were away, police say appeared first on The Almanac.