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FACT: The majority of break-ins occur in July & August People put their guards down when the sun starts to shine. They leave doors and windows open, and hang out in the garden with their garage or shed doors wide open for onlookers to see all their toys. SUMMER RULES 1) Be aware of strangers loitering about in the neighborhood. 2) If you see anything suspicious or witness a crime report it.

Follow up on the 6-second garage door break-in Do's & Don'ts 1) Do not use zip tie shown in some videos. It is not safe. (Read post Action Lock Google Page) 2) Place a c-clamp on the track of garage door. 3) Use Side Locks or Deadlocks to lock door on track. 4) Use item that shields the latch from access. (Secure Shield) 5) Cover space over garage door. 6) Frost windows on garage doors.

Is your Garage Door The Easiest Way Into Your Home? Most people leave their home,lock the front door and assume if the garage door is closed with the opener that their home is safe and secure. Although many of the new Garage Door openers are designed to withstand the 6 Second Break-in, there are still many in older homes that would not. Would Yours? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDw8DOblGB8

Security Tips for Today 1) Make your home look occupied at all times. Use timers to switch lights and radios on and off when not at home. Burglars often house watch for a couple of days to learn people’s habits. If they see when the home is always empty, that is when they will plan their attack. 2) Make sure your entrances are wide open and lighted well. Burglars do not want to be seen.

Do you need your locks changed or Re-Keyed? I am amazed to learn how many people move to a new home, go out, and buy all new locks for their doors. Quality door hardware is not cheap. To re-key is simply to change the pins in the cylinder of the lock to fit a different key. When done by someone qualified; it is usually less time consuming and less expensive then purchasing new locks.