Keeping our home safe is the number one priority for most families.  However, although most people secure their homes, garages can be less of a priority.

With most garages packed full of expensive gardening equipment, tools, sports equipment and bikes, it proves a popular target for thieves.  Don’t overlook your garage’s security.  Read our top tips below to keep your garage safe from thieves.

• It sounds silly, but lock any doors leading into the garage and especially those from your garage to your house
• Make life difficult for a thief by using good quality locks and alarms
• Install some security lights around your garage doors
• Chain expensive equipment together or make it too heavy to take away
• Keep an inventory of everything you store in your garage including serial numbers and photos of the most expensive items
• Use prickly plants on your boundaries to act as a deterrent
• Try security marking your property for easy to carry off items such as bikes

Don’t make it easy for thieves and becomes another statistic.