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Brandon Marcus

Your Garage Door Could Be Giving Criminals More Information Than You Realize

Your Garage Door Could Be Giving Criminals More Information Than You Realize
A garage door can quietly reveal patterns about daily routines, access habits, and home security setups, making small adjustments an important step in protecting your home – Shutterstock

A garage door seems simple enough at first glance. It opens, it closes, and it keeps your car and storage items tucked safely out of sight. But this everyday feature often acts like a quiet information hub for anyone paying attention. Small details around it can signal whether someone is home, how the system operates, and even how easy it might be to get inside.

“Simple oversights like leaving keys in view of windows and entryways, leaving them near pet flaps, or forgetting to secure your garage can undermine even the best home security measures,” said David Joyson, Chief Customer Officer at Homeprotect. “Layering physical and high-tech security measures is the ideal way to maximize garage and property protection.”

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