Vicky Nguyen

Some people go so far as to move and rearrange their furniture so that you can't see their television or their valuable china that's in a cabinet. If you can do that, go for it. You might be inclined to just say, I'm not going to bother with any of this, Vicki. I'm just going to close my curtains. You don't want to actually close all of your curtains.

That is a surefire sign to signal to burglars, hey, nobody's home. All their windows and curtains have been closed this entire time. So just strategically close some of them, the ones that are open. Make sure there's nothing of value within the sight line.

That is a surefire sign to signal to burglars, hey, nobody's home. All their windows and curtains have been closed this entire time. So just strategically close some of them, the ones that are open. Make sure there's nothing of value within the sight line.

Unplug your appliances. Not only is that safe in case there's a power surge, but it's also going to save you some money on your energy bill. The Fire Safety Research Institute also recommends closing every door in your home because that can slow down the spread of a fire. You can go on YouTube and see it.

Unplug your appliances. Not only is that safe in case there's a power surge, but it's also going to save you some money on your energy bill. The Fire Safety Research Institute also recommends closing every door in your home because that can slow down the spread of a fire. You can go on YouTube and see it.

It's remarkable the difference between what happens inside a room when the door is closed versus when it's open.

It's remarkable the difference between what happens inside a room when the door is closed versus when it's open.

Great to be with you.

Great to be with you.

You don't want to actually close all of your curtains. That is a surefire sign to signal to burglars, hey, nobody's home.

You don't want to actually close all of your curtains. That is a surefire sign to signal to burglars, hey, nobody's home.

You don't want to actually close all of your curtains. That is a surefire sign to signal to burglars, hey, nobody's home.

The most basic thing, Andrea, is to lock your doors and windows. I know people want to say, oh, I live in this neighborhood. It's so great. We leave our doors unlocked. Well, there are bad guys and they may drive into your neighborhood. So the most basic, simple security thing that you can do is making sure you lock your doors and windows.

The most basic thing, Andrea, is to lock your doors and windows. I know people want to say, oh, I live in this neighborhood. It's so great. We leave our doors unlocked. Well, there are bad guys and they may drive into your neighborhood. So the most basic, simple security thing that you can do is making sure you lock your doors and windows.

The most basic thing, Andrea, is to lock your doors and windows. I know people want to say, oh, I live in this neighborhood. It's so great. We leave our doors unlocked. Well, there are bad guys and they may drive into your neighborhood. So the most basic, simple security thing that you can do is making sure you lock your doors and windows.

If you are planning to leave for an extended period of time, talk to your neighbors. Let them know that you're going to be gone. The dates are Leave a key with them so that they can keep an eye on your property for you. Something else to think about. A lot of times people have home security systems, but they don't really use them when they're at home. Test it.

If you are planning to leave for an extended period of time, talk to your neighbors. Let them know that you're going to be gone. The dates are Leave a key with them so that they can keep an eye on your property for you. Something else to think about. A lot of times people have home security systems, but they don't really use them when they're at home. Test it.

If you are planning to leave for an extended period of time, talk to your neighbors. Let them know that you're going to be gone. The dates are Leave a key with them so that they can keep an eye on your property for you. Something else to think about. A lot of times people have home security systems, but they don't really use them when they're at home. Test it.

Make sure that thing works and that you know that it's hooked up to your phone and it will alert you if something's going on at your home when you're gone. And finally, remember what you're posting on social media. Matters as well.

Make sure that thing works and that you know that it's hooked up to your phone and it will alert you if something's going on at your home when you're gone. And finally, remember what you're posting on social media. Matters as well.