Garage Security: 5 Ways to Secure Your Garage

It’s impossible to overstate the importance of garage security. The garage is one of the most vulnerable areas to intruders—and once they get in, they’re that much closer to the inside of your home.

When was the last time you assessed your garage security? Here are five simple things you can do to protect your garage from criminals.

Take your garage opener with you.

You wouldn’t just leave your house key lying around. Same goes for your garage door opener. If you always have it with you, it’ll be much harder for someone to steal. Luckily, there are remote garage door openers small enough to fit on your keychain, so there’s no excuse not to have it with you at all times.

Cover the windows.

Giving a burglar a direct view of your car, lawnmower, power tools and other expensive items is never a good idea. Sheer curtains or window films allow light into your garage while preventing people from seeing your valuables.

Secure the entry door(s).

Many garages have an exterior door that leads from outside into the garage and an interior door that connects the garage to the inside of the house. It’s important to secure both doors—ideally with a deadbolt lock. Beyond garage security, this also protects the rest of your home.

Add lighting.

Bright lighting is an effect way to deter criminals, so consider adding motion-detector lights to your garage and the surrounding area. This is an energy-saving alternative to having lights that stay on all night, and it really makes a difference in garage security.

Conduct routine garage door maintenance.

Routine maintenance is the best way to guarantee that your garage door, motion sensor lights and other garage security features are in perfect working condition. Be sure to get your garage door serviced regularly so that you can be proactive about any issues.

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