Unexpected Way to Secure Your Home

You probably think that you’ve got the basis covered in terms of securing your home. However, you’ll be surprised to learn that there are some places a thief will target that most people would never suspect. One of these places is your car garage. You might think that you garage would be the last place that someone would try to come into your home. However, we don’t know why people would think this since in most instances the garage leads right into your home.

Why Your Garage a Target

Again, assume you are inside your house and you have left the garage open. Perhaps the phone is ringing or the baby just woke up. You may simply react without giving any consideration to the fact that your garage door is still up. Now suppose someone driving by doesn’t see anyone in site. They may jump out quickly and grab your valuables. It is an easy way to get away with your goods. It is also a good hiding place for a criminal. What prevents them from hiding in your garage until you leave and then going into your home? These are all things that homeowners should consider. Since a garage is usually full of boxes, it is easy for a thief to hideout here.

We suggest you let a qualified locksmith install a deadbolt lock on your garage door for added protection. It certainly couldn’t hurt to have more security installed. If you have this type of lock on your door, it will be a good way to remind you of the need to be more cautious when in your garage. It will remind you of the necessity to lock up your garage. This type of lock isn’t necessarily installed on the garage door itself, although it could, we usually install it on the door that leads from the garage into your home. This serves to protect you and your loved ones from harm. If someone were able to make their way into your home, you wouldn’t have to worry about being harmed by them because they can’t go any further.

How Secure Is Your Garage

If you believe that your garage is safe and that no one can get in, why not test it out. Think like a criminal. If you wanted to break into your own house, what would you do? If you can’t go through a window, you may assume that you’ll go through the garage. Simply remove the battery to the keypad and you might be able to maneuver things to gain access. If you are able to gain entry to your garage by manipulating the keypad, you definitely need additional security because a burglar would be able to do the same things. Perhaps you be able to manually open your garage door. If this is possible, again, you know for certain that a burglar would be able to do the same and that you need more security for your garage. This is often what our locksmiths do. They try to assume the role of the thief and think how they would try to get inside a house. When they do this, they are able to find various ways that your home security can easily be compromised. In most cases, you may be surprised to find out what they have discovered. It might make you sick to realize just how susceptible you and your family have been all these years. A thief will undoubtedly know what to look for when they are looking for a home to break into. They may look for a door without any locks or a broken keypad. A professional locksmith will be able to quickly point out some areas where you require additional security. They know how a thief thinks and this helps to benefit them and those they serve.

Since your garage makes up almost 40% of your home’s space, it requires just as much attention as the interior of your home. This is a place that is worth locking up for your protection and for the protection of your valuables. As a homeowner, it is your responsibility to keep out intruders. You can do this with the help of a locksmith who can do the job of installing additional security or advising you of the security that will work best for your needs.

The one thing you shouldn’t do is ignore the possibility of someone gaining entry into your home through your garage. Take the necessary precautions by looking at the different types of locks that can be used to secure your garage. If you have a standalone garage that holds equipment, such as lawn or gym equipment, you should also consider placing a lock on it. Since these types of garage’s usually sit further back, they are sure to be a target to burglars.