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Garage doors are traditionally weak links in garage security, giving thieves easy access to your home. Use these tips to burglar-proof your garage

August 1st, 2016



Push and probe

By pushing the door inward to create a gap at the top, a crook can insert a wire hook and fish for the release. Some use a wedge to hold the gap open.

 

Hook and pull

Once the cord is hooked, all it takes is a good yank to disconnect the door from the opener. On some models, hooking the release lever works too.

 

Add a tie

If your trolley has a pair of holes, you can lock the release with a small plastic tie. Use the smallest tie you can find. It will be strong enough to resist the tug of a fishing wire but will break away with a hard pull on the release cord.

 

All Images and post offered by: the DIY experts of The Family Handyman Magazine 

WEB Page withh all imformation: http://www.familyhandyman.com/garage/garage-security-tips/view-all

 

 


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