2 Simple Ways to Improve Your Garage Security
Homeowners commonly access their houses through the garage during the day,especially if they have a busy schedule that includes a lot of driving.
Unfortunately, thieves also tend to target garages, especially since most people wouldn't suspect any problems if they saw a car drive down a driveway and into a garage. However, reports have shown that about 9% of burglars enter homes through the garage, which is why locking down the area is so important.
Here are two simple ways to improve your garage security.
1. Be Careful With Garage Door Codes and Remotes
When you think about it, your garage remote is just as good as a key to your home, especially if you don't typically lock the door between your garage and your house. While you may be tempted to give out your garage door code or remote to kids, family members, and neighbors, you never know when that remote will enter into the wrong hands.
In addition to being very selective about who you grant access to your garage door remotes and codes, keep them locked down when they are in your vehicle. For instance, while you may normally keep your garage door remote on the visor of your car, some police forces have reported car robberies that target acquiring remotes to access homes.
Instead, consider keeping your garage door remote with you or doing away with it altogether if you can. Some newer vehicles have built-in garage door transmitters that only work when your specific key fob is installed in the car. Otherwise, you could always enter the code on your garage door keypad when you get to your house- and keep your remotes in a safe, locked place inside.
2. Frost Your Garage Windows
Aline of horizontal windows across your garage door can brighten up your space during the day while adding visual interest to the outside of your home. However, garage doors can also make it simple for potential robbers to canvas your property or spot items they might be interested in walking away with.
Depending on the setup of your home, robbers may even be able to glance through your garage door windows to see what kind of locks you have on the door to your home, making it easier for them to plan their next move. However, all of those tasks become more difficult when potential burglars can't see into the garage space.
An easy way to increase your garage security is by frosting your windows. While many people consider permanently frosting garage door glass by using sandblasting or etching paste, you can actually frost them on a temporary basis by using removable privacy film.
This special film is clear but opaque, allowing light to pass through while distorting the view behind the glass. With one adhesive side, applying the film is as easy as measuring your garage door windows, cleaning the glass, and pressing the film into place. If you ever move or change your mind about how you want to block the view, you can always remove the film.
If you are concerned about how the frosted windows will look, keep in mind that different opacity strengths and even designs are available. For instance, you could opt fora geometric pattern that meshes well with your home's siding or a frosted view of birch trees to add an organic feeling to your garage design.
Remember, if you feel that your garage is unsafe, consider the possibility of replacing the door with the help of our team here at Edelen Door & Window . Since 1968, we have been helping homeowners with everything from garage door repairs, installations,and on going maintenance, helping homes to stay more functional, beautiful, and secure.
