{"id":7789,"date":"2021-05-14T00:00:31","date_gmt":"2021-05-14T07:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=7789"},"modified":"2022-06-20T16:33:01","modified_gmt":"2022-06-20T23:33:01","slug":"garage-door-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/garage-door-security\/","title":{"rendered":"Garage Door Security and How to Make Your Garage More Secure"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p>For many homeowners, tools, yard equipment, bicycles, ATVs, watercraft, and cars are often located in the garage. No matter what you keep,  is common and unfortunately, many garages aren&rsquo;t very secure. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thezebra.com\/resources\/research\/burglary-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">9% of burglars<\/a> enter through the garage door because of poor garage door security. Still, this information doesn&rsquo;t mean you shouldn&rsquo;t store valuable items in the garage. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/garages-near-me?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=contentlinks\">Garage storage<\/a> is a commonality, so taking the time to ensure security and safety are considered, you&rsquo;ll make any garage a less inviting entry point for burglars. If you&rsquo;re wondering&nbsp;how to secure a garage door, here are some simple ideas to get you started.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"tips-to-enhance-garage-door-security\">Tips to Enhance Garage Door Security<\/h2>\n<p>Use these tips to secure your garage door and make it safe to store your possessions or use it as a premium storage rental option.<\/p>\n<html><body><div id=\"in_post\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/host\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'first in post', version: '2.0'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n  <div class=\"first-in-post-cta\">\r\n    <header>\r\n      <h2 id=\"can-we-pay-you-to-store-vehicles\">Can we pay you to store vehicles?<\/h2>\r\n    <\/header>\r\n    <section>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <div class=\"service-option-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M26.7552 20.0573C26.2911 20.9853 26.2499 22.3578 26.2499 24.375H33.7499C33.7499 22.3577 33.7088 20.9853 33.2448 20.0573C33.0557 19.6792 32.8 19.3973 32.3888 19.1841C31.9442 18.9535 31.2108 18.75 30 18.75C28.7892 18.75 28.0558 18.9535 27.6112 19.1841C27.2 19.3973 26.9442 19.6792 26.7552 20.0573Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M28.0777 4.32887C29.3195 3.87732 30.6805 3.87732 31.9223 4.32887L48.7973 10.4652C51.0173 11.2725 52.5 13.3777 52.5 15.7462V33.1425C52.5 33.7407 52.4058 34.3605 52.1888 34.9629C47.861 46.9738 35.9939 53.5676 32.1164 55.464C30.7986 56.1086 29.2843 56.1505 27.9278 55.5549C23.9729 53.8185 12.0728 47.6941 7.77513 34.8948C7.58399 34.3255 7.5 33.7394 7.5 33.1762V15.7481C7.5 13.3807 8.98165 11.2729 11.2027 10.4652L28.0777 4.32887ZM22.4998 24.1662L22.4999 24.375C20.4289 24.375 18.75 26.054 18.75 28.125V35.625C18.75 37.6961 20.4289 39.375 22.5 39.375H37.5C39.5711 39.375 41.25 37.6961 41.25 35.625V28.125C41.25 26.0539 39.5711 24.375 37.5 24.375L37.5 24.166C37.5016 22.4546 37.5037 20.19 36.5989 18.3802C36.0848 17.352 35.2859 16.4621 34.115 15.855C32.9776 15.2652 31.6017 15 30 15C28.3983 15 27.0224 15.2652 25.885 15.855C24.7141 16.4621 23.9152 17.352 23.4011 18.3802C22.4961 20.1901 22.4982 22.4547 22.4998 24.1662Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg><\/div>\r\n        <h3 id=\"list-your-unused-space\">List your unused space<\/h3>\r\n        <p>People are earning $1,000s per year from their garages and outdoor space.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M13.125 9.375C11.0539 9.375 9.375 11.0539 9.375 13.125V46.875C9.375 48.9461 11.0539 50.625 13.125 50.625H46.875C48.9461 50.625 50.625 48.9461 50.625 46.875V13.125C50.625 11.0539 48.9461 9.375 46.875 9.375H13.125ZM28.125 16.875C28.125 15.8395 28.9645 15 30 15C31.0355 15 31.875 15.8395 31.875 16.875V20.625H35.625C36.6605 20.625 37.5 21.4645 37.5 22.5C37.5 23.5355 36.6605 24.375 35.625 24.375H26.25C25.2145 24.375 24.375 25.2145 24.375 26.25C24.375 27.2855 25.2145 28.125 26.25 28.125H33.75C36.8566 28.125 39.375 30.6434 39.375 33.75C39.375 36.8566 36.8566 39.375 33.75 39.375H31.875V43.125C31.875 44.1605 31.0355 45 30 45C28.9645 45 28.125 44.1605 28.125 43.125V39.375H22.5C21.4645 39.375 20.625 38.5355 20.625 37.5C20.625 36.4645 21.4645 35.625 22.5 35.625H33.75C34.7855 35.625 35.625 34.7855 35.625 33.75C35.625 32.7145 34.7855 31.875 33.75 31.875H26.25C23.1434 31.875 20.625 29.3566 20.625 26.25C20.625 23.1434 23.1434 20.625 26.25 20.625H28.125V16.875Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3 id=\"approve-your-renters\">Approve your renters<\/h3>\r\n        <p>You're in control. Approve who rents and the hours of access.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M31.2776 51.9974L31.7666 51.5417C32.0789 51.2503 32.527 50.8317 33.0706 50.3224C34.1576 49.3041 35.6276 47.9224 37.158 46.4698C40.1682 43.6127 43.5576 40.3461 44.596 39.1282C46.7163 36.6414 48.1719 33.6468 48.8127 30.4251C49.5529 26.704 49.173 22.847 47.7211 19.3418C46.2692 15.8366 43.8105 12.8407 40.6559 10.7329C37.5015 8.62514 33.7942 7.5 30.0001 7.5C26.2061 7.5 22.4973 8.62504 19.3428 10.7329C16.1882 12.8407 13.7295 15.8366 12.2776 19.3418C10.8257 22.847 10.4458 26.704 11.186 30.4251C11.8268 33.6468 13.2824 36.6414 15.4027 39.1282C16.4411 40.3462 19.831 43.6128 22.8415 46.4698C24.3721 47.9224 25.8422 49.3042 26.9294 50.3225C27.4731 50.8318 27.9212 51.2504 28.2336 51.5418L28.723 51.9979C29.4428 52.6672 30.5579 52.6668 31.2776 51.9974ZM28.723 51.9979C28.723 51.9979 28.7232 51.998 30.0001 50.625L28.723 51.9979ZM30.0001 50.625L31.2776 51.9974C31.2776 51.9974 31.2771 51.9979 30.0001 50.625ZM30 32.8125C33.6243 32.8125 36.5625 29.8744 36.5625 26.25C36.5625 22.6256 33.6243 19.6875 30 19.6875C26.3756 19.6875 23.4375 22.6256 23.4375 26.25C23.4375 29.8744 26.3756 32.8125 30 32.8125Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3 id=\"get-paid-monthly\">Get paid monthly<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Sit back and collect automatic payments each month.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n    <footer>\r\n      <button>Learn more about hosting <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n          <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M18.8304 5.17619L4.55227 11.6663H11.1779C11.8199 11.6663 12.3404 12.1867 12.3404 12.8288V19.4543L18.8304 5.17619ZM19.029 3.43822C20.0069 2.99374 21.0129 3.9997 20.5684 4.97757L13.0612 21.4935C12.5438 22.6316 10.8404 22.2627 10.8404 21.0124V13.1663H2.99417C1.74398 13.1663 1.37497 11.4628 2.51312 10.9455L19.029 3.43822Z\" fill=\"#EFF5F8\"><\/path>\r\n        <\/svg><\/button>\r\n    <\/footer>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/a>\n  <\/div><\/body><\/html><h3 id=\"cover-the-windows\">Cover the windows<\/h3>\n<p>Whether you use your garage as seasonal storage to get rid of clutter in your home or keep valuable items inside, you should limit visibility. Garage doors often feature windows that make it easy for potential thieves to see if you store valuable items inside. Those windows are also a good way for burglars to ensure no one is home. Opaque curtains keep burglars from looking in, but it can be easy to forget to close them. If you use your garage frequently and use the natural light windows provide, consider adding a frosted film that sticks to the windows for better garage door security. It will allow light in but make it difficult for intruders to see what&rsquo;s inside.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"invest-in-security\">Invest in security<\/h3>\n<p>A security system for your garage door security might seem like an obvious answer. But many people never even consider buying one. All too often, the reasons for not getting a security system have to do with the events of the past. Homeowners and renters alike assume that they don&rsquo;t need a security system because they&rsquo;ve never been robbed before or because of a neighborhood&rsquo;s safe history.<\/p>\n<p>The reality is, a security system is designed to be used as a preventative measure, and studies suggest it works. Burglars seek homes that are an easy target so they can avoid attracting unwanted attention. When planning a robbery, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/268444817_Understanding_Decisions_to_Burglarize_from_the_Offender\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">60% of burglars <\/a>avoid homes with a security system. If you own a security system, you may think that you never need to use it. But it could be protecting you from threats you were completely unaware existed.<\/p>\n<p>If you&rsquo;re seeking a more affordable security system, a smart monitor could be the answer. A smart garage door opener makes use of your smartphone and adds an extra layer of security to your garage. The opener utilizes wi-fi to connect to your phone and send alerts every time your garage door opens. This gives you an opportunity to control and monitor your garage no matter where you are and call law enforcement immediately when a break-in occurs. If you don&rsquo;t have a garage door opener, you can purchase a monitor that attaches to your garage door frame and syncs to your phone with its own app to send alerts.<\/p>\n<html><body><div id=\"2_in_post\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/host\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'second in post', version: '2.0'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n  <div class=\"second-in-post-cta\">\r\n    <section>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <h2 id=\"earn-1000s-per-year-with-your-unused-space\">Earn $1,000s per year with your unused space<\/h2>\r\n        <button>Become a Neighbor host<\/button>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/a>\n  <\/div><\/body><\/html><h3 id=\"dont-keep-the-remote-opener-in-the-car\">Don&rsquo;t keep the remote opener in the car<\/h3>\n<p>It&rsquo;s common to leave your garage door opener remote in your car. Whether you clip it to the visor or leave it in the console, it&rsquo;s simply convenient to have it on hand. Unfortunately, it&rsquo;s not a good idea. Whether you&rsquo;re parked at home or in public, those are the first places a burglar will look. Car break-ins are devastating enough without providing the burglar a pass to enter your home. Choose a way to carry your remote with you when you&rsquo;re in public (like a purse or pocket), and bring it inside when you enter your home.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"close-and-lock-the-door\">Close and lock the door<\/h3>\n<p>Of course you close your garage door every night before dark and when you leave your home &mdash; except for that time you forgot. Leaving your garage door open when you&rsquo;re at home can be an open invitation to unwanted visitors. It&rsquo;s common to leave the garage door open when you&rsquo;re working outside or going in and out of your home. Unsurprisingly, these activities can make it easy to forget to close the door behind you. Not only does this leave everything in your garage on display for would-be robbers, but it can actually increase the likelihood of a daytime robbery while you&rsquo;re at home. While most people worry about burglaries occurring at night, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safewise.com\/blog\/8-surprising-home-burglary-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">45% of burglaries<\/a> actually occur during daytime hours. Often, burglaries happen by chance, and leaving your garage door open can make you a target.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h4 id=\"pro-tip-for-how-to-secure-a-garage-door\">Pro tip for how to secure a garage door:<\/h4>\n<p>Adding a lock is an easy option to secure your garage door. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/best-storage-locks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full list of the best locks<\/a> to help you decide which one is right for you.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"add-lights\">Add lights<\/h3>\n<p><img  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7792 pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Garage door home security\"  width=\"1254\"  height=\"836\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Man-installing-lights-and-a-security-system-to-improve-their-garage-door-security.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Man-installing-lights-and-a-security-system-to-improve-their-garage-door-security.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Man-installing-lights-and-a-security-system-to-improve-their-garage-door-security-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Man-installing-lights-and-a-security-system-to-improve-their-garage-door-security-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Man-installing-lights-and-a-security-system-to-improve-their-garage-door-security-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Man-installing-lights-and-a-security-system-to-improve-their-garage-door-security-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Man-installing-lights-and-a-security-system-to-improve-their-garage-door-security-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Man-installing-lights-and-a-security-system-to-improve-their-garage-door-security-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Man-installing-lights-and-a-security-system-to-improve-their-garage-door-security-1160x773.jpg 1160w\" ><\/p>\n<p>When burglaries occur at night, thieves depend on the cover of darkness. Late-night burglars generally assume homeowners are asleep and lights are an unwelcome surprise. There are a variety of outdoor lighting options to choose from to improve your garage door security.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Professionally installed outdoor lighting: <\/strong>Outdoor lighting is a popular way to enhance your outdoor space and eliminate dark areas on your landscape that can shield would-be burglars. You can choose from a variety of lighting options that are wired into your home&rsquo;s electrical system.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Motion sensor lights: <\/strong>These lights come on suddenly when potential burglars near your garage. They often cause enough of a disturbance to interrupt the burglary before it begins. These lights can be wired in or solar-powered.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Solar-powered lights:<\/strong> If you rent your home or aren&rsquo;t in a position to have outdoor lights installed, solar lights are a great alternative. Solar-powered floodlights require no electrical wiring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Professionally installed, DIY-installed, and solar-powered outdoor lighting are available in a variety of options, including floodlights, pathway lights, and motion sensor lighting.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"secure-your-safety-release\">Secure your safety release<\/h3>\n<p>There&rsquo;s no doubt your garage safety release is a useful tool. However, potential thieves can exploit the feature to quickly access your home by taking advantage of your safety release to open a locked garage door in less than a minute. Luckily, there are ways to eliminate the problem without getting rid of the release entirely.<\/p>\n<p>A few ways to secure your garage door include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cut the cord.<\/strong> If you have an alternate way to reach the release lever, simply removing the long cord is the quickest, most cost-effective way to eliminate outside access.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add a zip tie. <\/strong>Threading a zip tie into your safety lever to hold it in the locked position will make it virtually impossible for a potential burglar to grab the release cord with a coat hanger and trip the release. In an emergency, the zip tie can be broken by pulling hard on the release cord from inside the garage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Install a shield.<\/strong> Installing a shield designed to block wire from reaching the cord will eliminate access without changing the way your release cord works at all.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Each of these garage door security solutions still allows you to use your garage door remote as long as you have power.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"inspect-your-landscape\">Inspect your landscape<\/h3>\n<p>Trees, shrubs, and bushes can provide valuable hiding spots for burglars sneaking around your home. Look at your yard, driveway, and surrounding landscape from different vantage points to determine if your landscaping choices are blocking your visibility. Clearing away large trees and bushes can provide neighbors with a clear view of strangers sneaking around your property. Consider clearing all shrubs and bushes away from windows and entry doors. An alternative option is to plant small thorny plants beneath ground floor windows. This can deter thieves from looking in or using windows as a potential entry point to your home.<\/p>\n<p>Learning how to secure a garage door allows you to use the space without worrying about losing your belongings to burglars. It also helps you keep the rest of your home safe from criminals. A garage is a valuable asset to your home, and it&rsquo;s easy to secure with the simple methods outlined above. Instead of letting your space go to waste, consider garage door security an investment and add extra space to your home.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"For many homeowners, tools, yard equipment, bicycles, ATVs, watercraft, and cars are often located in the garage. 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