If you have to leave your home for any length of time, security can become a real concern. Homes which look obviously empty can be an easy target for burglars, and if they operate in particular areas, they may keep a lookout on a regular basis to decide on which houses to target. Making your property look more lived-in is a good way to deter burglars, and using automated systems to draw your curtains at night is one way of doing this.
Motorised curtain systems give you a range of configuration options. They can be set on a timer to draw curtains or blinds at a certain time of day. Operating systems tend to be very simple to use, and can usually be linked up to other systems within the home to allow for one centralised control point. It may also be possible to control them remotely if you prefer not to have them drawn at the same time each day. Some particularly advanced systems will be able to detect light and can be set to draw curtains or blinds when it begins to get dark.
The only downside is that systems such as this might end up being very costly. If it’s simply not something which you can afford, see if you can speak to a neighbour or family member about helping your home to look occupied whilst you are away. They could go in and draw the curtains themselves, or perhaps just park their car in your driveway to make it look like somebody is at home. You’ll be able to return the favour as and when they go away to boost community spirit and make your neighbourhood a safer place to live.