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Tips for Keeping Your Garage Safe

When thinking of security, most people think of their window locks and door locks. But did you know that your garage is one of the most vulnerable points of entry into your home? This is because many people overlook their garage. Worse yet, the inside door that connects your garage to the rest of the house is often left unlocked. Top Atlanta Locksmith is dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of the community. To this end, we have put together some tips for keeping your garage safe. If you have any particular questions or concerns, or if you would like to hire a qualified locksmith, then call Top Atlanta Locksmith to get in touch with a live representative.

Don’t Leave Your Garage Doors Open for Long

Let’s start with some commonsense tips. It is okay to keep the door open while you are in the garage doing some work but very risky when you are not around. Garage doors that are open while you are away is an open invitation for thieves to snoop in and take off with some of your personal property. Even if it is during the daytime and you live in a presumably safe neighborhood, it is better to be safe than to be sorry.

Don’t Leave Valuable Property in Your Garage

This is another piece of common sense. The garage is often used as a storage room where homeowners toss anything and everything, they do not have room for in the house. Frankly, this is fine but remember that the garage door is not a secure place. So, do not leave high value items in the garage.

Zip Tie Your Emergency Door Release

The emergency door release is a useful lever that allows you to open the garage door when you experience a power outage. Unfortunately, burglars can exploit the feature. Savvy burglars can hook the lever and open the garage door by creating a gap at the top of the garage door and reaching a clothes hanger through. A quick solution is to zip tie the emergency door release.

Invest in Good Exterior Lighting

Potential thieves and burglars generally strike during the night when it is dark, and they target houses with poor exterior lighting. Walk around the outside of your garage and you’re your eye out for dimly lit areas where potential thieves can hide and pry a door open without being seen. Strategically place lighting around vulnerable areas to make sure entry points into your home are well-lit. Motion-sensor lighting is a great cost-effective option.

Repair or Replace Damaged Garage Doors

Garage doors are not perfect. Over time, the garage door can become warped and not provide a tight door seal. It is that much easier for a burglar to break into your property when the garage door is damaged. Upgrade or repair outdated, damaged, or flimsy garages to keep your garage secure. Plus, a new garage door will improve your curb appeal and increase the value of your property.

Call Your Local Locksmiths

If your garage door has vulnerable locks, then call Top Atlanta Locksmith to have a qualified locksmith take a look. We are ready to inspect, diagnose, and patch security vulnerabilities.