Top 10 Garage Door Security Tips to Prevent Break-Ins

Garage doors are often a weak point in home security. If you have an automatic garage door, you want a remote with rolling-code technology, which prevents thieves from opening your door with a different device. Don't leave the remote in your car either. Invest in a keychain remote opener that you can carry with you. Covering windows is another way to discourage thieves who might peek in to see if your car is gone, indicating that no one is home. Also be sure to have a good deadbolt lock on the door between your garage and your house. Oh, and don't leave your garage door open all the time, as that makes it too easy for thieves.

Key Takeaways:

The door leading from the garage to your home should be as secure as your front door.
Never leave your garage door open, no matter how safe you think your neighborhood might be.
Use a keychain remote to open your garage door instead of using a remote that clips onto your visor.

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