My neighborhood has been practically crime free for some 20 years.
Recently, my next door neighbor left her garage door open and
someone stole a gas powered lawn tool.
I work hard for everything I have so things like this, especially so close to home, really concern me.
A lot of times I like to leave my garage door open to let out some of the built up heat from the day or if I am running my laundry dryer.
I live in a warm climate and, of course, it's the depths of summer.
Here is what I did...
I bought a stand alone motion sensor/alarm.
It also comes with a key fob remote so you can disarm the alarm if you will be in and out of the garage.
A bargain IMHO at $29.
If someone enters the garage, the 100 dB siren goes off and LED's flash.
I also bought a three pack of cable locks.
Very cool because they are keyed to use the same key for all.
My mid-priced bicycle was already kept locked with a cable lock.
I used these new locks to secure an extension ladder, an A-frame ladder and
a nice, compact grill I have.
This way, nobody can grab and dash with my more expensive items.
I don't have my toolbox, small electric chainsaw or drill secured (yet).
Still trying to think about how to do that.
I just have most tools in a plastic tool box and the drill in a plastic case, though out of sight.
Here is where I need feedback from you guys!
Say I am home and the alarm goes off.
What to do?
I know that opening the door from my house to the garage would be a bad move but I also suspect that running out with a gun could lead to a dangerous encounter. I read a case where someone responding to his car alarm ran outside and got shot once upon a time in my County.
What would you do protect your property?
I have some ideas but I would like to know what YOU would do.
Thanks in advance...
Recently, my next door neighbor left her garage door open and
someone stole a gas powered lawn tool.
I work hard for everything I have so things like this, especially so close to home, really concern me.
A lot of times I like to leave my garage door open to let out some of the built up heat from the day or if I am running my laundry dryer.
I live in a warm climate and, of course, it's the depths of summer.
Here is what I did...
I bought a stand alone motion sensor/alarm.
It also comes with a key fob remote so you can disarm the alarm if you will be in and out of the garage.
A bargain IMHO at $29.
If someone enters the garage, the 100 dB siren goes off and LED's flash.
I also bought a three pack of cable locks.
Very cool because they are keyed to use the same key for all.
My mid-priced bicycle was already kept locked with a cable lock.
I used these new locks to secure an extension ladder, an A-frame ladder and
a nice, compact grill I have.
This way, nobody can grab and dash with my more expensive items.
I don't have my toolbox, small electric chainsaw or drill secured (yet).
Still trying to think about how to do that.
I just have most tools in a plastic tool box and the drill in a plastic case, though out of sight.
Here is where I need feedback from you guys!
Say I am home and the alarm goes off.
What to do?
I know that opening the door from my house to the garage would be a bad move but I also suspect that running out with a gun could lead to a dangerous encounter. I read a case where someone responding to his car alarm ran outside and got shot once upon a time in my County.
What would you do protect your property?
I have some ideas but I would like to know what YOU would do.
Thanks in advance...