Safety

It may seem horrifying to believe, but statistics show that there is a residential burglary every 90 seconds in Canada and every 18 seconds in the US. And even more shocking is that the majority happen in broad daylight! One of the preferred points of entry by burglars is the garage. This is for a few reasons. The first is that most of us keep valuable items there including bikes and sports gear. The second is that we often forget to lock the door between the house and the garage. Just as thieves know to look at bicycle racks outside of schools and malls, as well as testing doors in parking lots, they know to attempt to enter a home through the garage because we forget to use the locks.

Garage doors have become the most common way to enter a home. This means that everyone in the household, including children, should learn how to stay safe around the doors. Here are some tips for teaching your children about how they can stay safe and avoid dangers associated with garage doors.

Honestly, there are many words we might all find ourselves using to describe our garages. Crowded, necessary, and frequently used are but a few. If you are someone who cannot say that your garage is empty, spacious and free of clutter, then we have some tips for you. After all, if you use your garage for both storage and parking the car, it can be difficult to keep possessions in good shape and keep the car protected too. The good news is that we have several easy tips that can ensure the garage is safe for the car and all of the rest of the stuff inside it.

What is the biggest moving part in many homes? The garage door, and while it opens and closes to allow you to use the car, it might also be a main entrance into your home. This is why the safety and function of a garage door is so important, and why you shouldn’t just trust garage door repairs to the first person who returns your call for service.