THE GARAGE
How to protect your house’s biggest entryway
By Jim Timlick Photos courtesy of Chamberlain myQ and Vivint.SmartHome
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THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT GARAGE BREAK-INS CAN OFTEN BE PREVENTED.
>> HOME SECURITY IS a booming business in Canada, with some reports suggesting it’s worth as much as $2 billion annually. High-tech devices such as HD surveillance cameras, motion detectors and smart locks have become almost ubiquitous parts of many households. Despite that, Winnipeg has experienced a general increase in property crimes over the past several years, and police say data seems to suggest a growing number of thieves may be targeting garages. The good news, according to Const. Jay Murray of the Winnipeg Police Service, is that garage break-ins can often be prevented. Cont’d on page 138
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