Security Tips for Garage Doors

We know that having a garage door is incredibly convenient. But do you know that your door can be a target for thieves if it’s not properly secured? The last thing a homeowner wants is a burglar using a garage door to gain access to their house.

It’s time for you to learn about the best garage door security measures if you don’t already. To help keep your home safe, here are some great tips for securing your garage.

Inspect Your Door

Carefully inspect your garage door from time to time. Check if there are any cracked windows and gaps in the weather-stripping. Thieves and burglars generally target these small vulnerabilities to break into your house through the garage. Also, inspecting your garage door when the season changes is always a good idea.

You should especially check for vulnerabilities when the cold winter months turn into spring. You may find that ice and snow, along with the winter weather, have worn down weather-stripping or other parts of the door.

Hide Your Opener

You must keep your garage door opener out of sight as thieves often break into cars to get garage door remote controls. They can snag the remote control, and one look at the insurance slip sitting in the glove box will tell them exactly where you live. So, when you are parked at work, or anywhere else, always keep your garage door opener hidden to discourage thieves from targeting your vehicle.

Install a Side Lock

Think about installing a manual garage door side lock to use when you’re away from home for longer periods. These locks cannot be unlocked with a remote and require you to manually unlock, making this an inconvenient task if you are opening and closing the garage door daily.

Add Lighting

Have a motion-activated flood-light installed just above your garage door. If someone plans to gain access to your home through your garage, these motion-activated lights can help deter unwarranted entry.

Keep it Closed

This one is quite obvious—always keep your garage door closed. If your garage doors are left open, it makes it incredibly easy for anybody to steal your stuff or gain access to your home. Wi-Fi-enabled garage door openers are a good option; they allow you to check whether your door is open from anywhere in the world. Make good use of them to keep your home safe and secure.

Choose a New Code

Always keep your garage door codes safe and secure by changing them frequently. Add a reminder on your calendar to change them every six months (or on a schedule that meets your needs). You’ll significantly enhance the overall security of your garage door and your home if you do so.

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