3 Tips For Keeping Your Garage Secure This Summer

For many Canadian homeowners, the summer months are spent enjoying activities in the great outdoors. From bike rides to gardening, these summer activities often involve tools or equipment that you store in your garage. With frequent popping in and out, your unattended garage could be ripe for the picking.

Here's how you can help protect yourself against petty theft by ensuring your garage is secure at all times.

1. Always Keep Your Garage Door Closed

The easiest way for a thief to enter your garage is to walk right in. Even if you're only a short distance away working in your yard or watching your kids, leaving your garage door open unattended for any amount of time puts you at risk of theft. You'll also be giving passersby a peek at the valuables stored inside.

For added security, take a few extra seconds when leaving your home through the garage to ensure that your garage door has closed completely. If your door's photo eye sensors detect an object in its path or become dirty or misaligned, your garage door may not close.

2. Safely Store Your Remote Control

Treat the remote control for your garage door opener like a key to your home. Leaving your remote in your vehicle puts you at risk of having it stolen and used for unauthorized entry into your garage and even your home. Try and make a conscious effort to bring your remote control inside with you or, if possible, use a keychain attachment.

3. Install Motion Detector Lights

Consider installing motion detector lights near your garage door that will turn on if anyone gets too close. Often times, thieves will be taken by surprise and think that you're at home, making them flee the scene. Even if they know the lights are automated, most criminals prefer to work under the cover of darkness.

Does your garage door need an upgrade? Malfunctioning or aging garage doors are at a higher risk for attempted break ins. Contact a Creative Door professional to learn about our preventative maintenance packages and discover a wide selection of new models to choose from.