Jan. 30, 2007 - Garage Doors
Walking through the community, I’ve wondered why so many people leave their garage doors open. You may ask, “so what does it matter if the garage doors are left open?”
Here are some ideas to consider before leaving the garage door open unattended:
- Aesthetics: Plain and simple, an open garage door is an unsightly addition to the neighborhood. While your neighbor may be proud of his collection of boxes, beer bottles, and risqué posters, not everyone else share his sentiments. I’m certain you’ve heard the expression, “less is more.” Seeing less of what others store in their garages is really more appealing.
- Comfort: Is it warmer in your garage than it is outside? If your garage door is closed, yes it is. Leaving the garage door open exposes a large section of interior wall, an entry door, and your water heater exposed to the cold. Close the garage door and you help insulate your home, your cars, and your water heater (that’s probably already working overtime just trying to keep your water hot).
- Safety: Do you lock the door between your home and the garage? If not, you’ve just eliminated a formable deterrent blocking someone from entering your home. Close that garage door and protect yourself, your family, your pets, and your possessions.
- Theft: Now, what if you do have something nice in your garage? An open garage door is an open invitation for the five-finger-discount. Why pay for what is easily and readily accessible for free at the nearest open garage? After all, you didn’t like those antiques that your grandmother left you? Did you? Close the door and reduce the risk that your valuables walk off with someone else.
So, whether it’s aesthetics, comfort, safety, or to reduce the risk of theft, a closed door protects you, your family, and your belongings while improving the community’s appearance. Please protect yourself, improve the community’s appeal, and give that law enforcement officer a break.
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