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Some houses allow you to go through the garage to enter into your home. This is both a blessing and a curse in the sense that it offers you convenience but it can also be dangerous. It is dangerous if someone gets inside your garage, without authority, and enters into your home. Even though it isn’t often the way a burglar enters into your home. What we want our customers to understand is that even though it isn’t a popular way to enter into the home, it is one way that someone can easily gain access into your home. Here at Birmingham Locksmith Pro in Birmingham, AL, we want you to be ready for what could be expected if you do not take certain precautions.
Install Durable Panel Doors- When a burglar is attempting to get into your home, they are going to look for the route of least resistance. They want to find a way to get into your home without too much effort. Their objective is to get in and out quickly. If they notice that your garage door offers them the opportunity they are looking for, they will use this opportunity to their advantage. If you want to make sure that no one is able to get inside your garage and eventually your home, you should really consider investing in a durable door. The garage door should be strong and durable but the door that leads into your home should also have the strongest and most durable doors. Since some of your garage doors are located toward the back of your home. You will need solid-core doors installed so that no one is able to gain access into the garage. Along with a durable solid-core door, we would also suggest that you have a dependable lock that cannot be easily compromised installed. The type of lock that we recommend most often is a deadbolt. This type of lock is the type of lock that most burglars will run away from. It simply takes too long to compromise. So having a good lock is a must!
Since there are all types of doors we have to address the ones that have windows since they can also become problematic. The problem is due to the fact that people can see inside your garage. This gives them all they need to determine whether or not your home is the one they want to break into. If they see things inside your garage that are of value to them, they don’t mind taking the risk. It is up to each individual homeowner to make sure that they keep their home safe from intrusions. This means even your garage. If you are going to avoid a break-in, you’ll also have to consider tinting your window or having something hung up so that no one can see inside. Why give them a reason to break into your home? Conceal your belongings and keep out potential burglars.
Have High-Tech Security Installed- With so many different types of security systems, there is no reason that you shouldn’t have one. The best type of system that you could have is one that enables you remote access. With a remote security system you are able to see what is actually taking place inside your home at any time of the day. If you are notified via your security system that someone has entered your garage, you can see them for yourself. You are able to act fast to ensure that they are not able to make their way inside your home. Some of the security systems will allow you to give someone a code to get inside without your being there. The best type of remote is one that has a rolling code that can be changed as needed. The key to utilizing and having access to this type of remote security system is to make sure you have a reliable Internet connection. You don’t have to contact a security company to install your security system; a qualified locksmith is capable of installing your security system for you. Having a remote security system gives you the peace-of-mind that you want and need along with the convenience of being able to remotely monitor your home.
Stay Alert- Regardless of whether or not you think that you are already as alert as you can be, we all let our guard down every now and then. The key to making sure that no one is able to get inside your home is to ‘always’ be alert. Make sure you always keep safety first and don’t allow anyone to catch you with your guard down. If you have the habit of leaving your garage door open, you should pay extra attention to this whenever you are leaving your garage. Even if you’re running out to just grab something, close it behind you because it is so easy for someone to slide into your garage without your noticing them. Everybody in the house should also be aware of the fact that somebody can enter your home through the garage and they should also be alert to the possibilities. Don’t just tell them that this can occur, let them know how this can happen. Tell them to make sure all garage remotes are out of plan sight, when pulling out of the garage, make sure the door is completely closed behind you before pulling off, set the alarm every time you leave the garage. These are all things that can benefit everyone in the home and can help to prevent an unwanted intrusion.
Most of the things we have mentioned seem like common sense, however, it is more common that people forget to do these basic things. This is why we felt the need to mention them to you. If you have never thought of the possibility of someone getting inside your home through your garage, now you are aware of this possibility and can do something to prevent it.