Before going on holiday, it can be pretty tricky figuring out how to keep your home safe. For me, I thought closing curtains (amongst other things) would be the best option, but boy, was I wrong.

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 ...

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, ...