The garage is a space that can and is used for many reasons. Some people choose to have the space used for a work area. You might have a bench where you can do wood work, mechanical work and other crafts that should not be done in the house. Other people will use the space to park their vehicle while the rest of the space can be used for storage. Almost no matter what you use your garage for there is an area that has stored items that cannot be kept in the garage. When you are keeping tools, keepsakes, and vehicles in the garage you want to be sure that you have the space secured. It should be just as secure as the rest of the house but you might be making some mistakes. You also have to be aware that the garage will give access to the house as well.

All American Garage Door Repair Offers Garage Door Security Tips

Don’t Leave Out the Garage Door Remote: The way that you likely access the garage is when you pull up in the car you hit the button on your remote. Then you can get in the garage or pull inside and shut the door from the inside of the garage. This is where you might be making a mistake with the security of your garage. If you leave the remote in the car and you go inside you are giving a key to someone that might want to steal from you. The best tip is to make sure that you take the remote with you when you leave your vehicle. That way if someone is walking by and see an unlocked car they won’t grab your door because they don’t see the clicker hanging on the visor. This is a great tip to keep your garage door more secure.
Garage Door Window Covering Ideas: When you are choosing a garage door that you want to have installed at your house you might want to bump up the style. There are lots of options to choose from that include material as well as glass windows. If you choose to have windows in the garage door panels that are installed you want to be careful. The windows are a way for someone to sneak by and see just what you have to offer. If you choose to have a garage door panel that has windows choose an obscured glass such as frosted so that you cannot see inside.
Lock Garage Door when Leaving: You want to make sure that when you leave for a vacation you do what you can to secure the garage door. The emergency latch can be accessed with a wire. If it is engaged you can manually open the door with ease. That is why it is a good idea to secure the emergency latch when you are going to be gone for an extended period of time. This can be removing the latch or to add a zip tie to the area to stop it from being manipulated.

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All American Garage Door Repaircan come out and make sure that you have a secure area to store your belongings and your vehicle. We can ensure your garage door opens and closes as intended. Call us today!