Detached garages and workshops often hold the most expensive tools on the property, yet they get the cheapest locks.
Start with the doors
A side door with a knob lock only is an easy target. Add a proper deadbolt with a reinforced strike.
Overhead doors
Use the manual slide lock when you're away for long periods, and keep the remote out of a car parked outside.
Windows and padlocks
Secure small windows with pins or locks. If you use padlocks, choose ones with hardened shackles and mount the hasp with bolts, not short screws.
Key management
If the garage key also opens the house, consider separate keys, or rekey so one key opens everything you choose. For shared shops, a keypad lock avoids handing out keys.
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Lock installation and repair from Choice City Locksmith, serving Fort Collins, Severance and Berthoud.
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