If you’re heading out of town for vacation, you’ve probably went through a checklist of preparing your home—making sure the stove is off, setting up dimmers inside the house, and locking all the windows. But have you checked your garage door? Browning Garage Doors in Carlsbad, NM, recommends securing your garage door to protect your household from unwanted visitors. By unplugging your garage door opener, locking your windows, and double-checking that all doors are burglar-proof, you’ll decrease the chances of a break-in while you’re away.

Just follow these tips for securing your garage door while you’re away:

• Unplug Your Garage Door Opener: While a garage door opener can make your home more secure when you’re in town, it’s actually better to power down your unit when you’re on vacation. By turning off your opener, you’re preventing access from the inside and out.
• Close & Lock All Windows: If there are windows in your garage, take an extra minute before leaving to ensure that it’s closed and locked. You’d be surprised how easy a burglar can enter a house through a slightly open window.
• Install Deadbolts On All Doors: This goes for doors that access your garage from the outside and inside of your home. Unfortunately, this is the only way to secure all entryways, from your windows and doors to the garage door itself.
• Use Motion-Sensor Lights: Install motion-sensor lights around your entire home—near the garage door included. If anyone tries to sneak by, the automatic lights might scare them off. 

As long as your garage door was installed correctly, then you won’t have to worry about a break-in while you’re out of town. To contact Browning Garage Doors for an inspection or a new installation, call (575) 887-7975 or visit them online today.