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People with young children worry about keeping their home safe for the kids, but many parents forget to childproof the garage. Areas like this, filled with clutter, remote control garage doors, and storage boxes filled with treasure, draw children like a magnet. Therefore, you should take time and childproof your garage. Below are a few tips to get you started.

How to Childproof Your Garage

1. Boxes

Make sure that any boxes you Garage doorstore in the garage are sturdy and stacked firmly. Also, place the heaviest ones on the bottom. Doing so ensures heavy towers won't collapse or topple if your child should climb the stack or try to get a box down. Lock any coolers or refrigerators to ensure your child cannot become trapped inside.

2. Garage Door

The garage door is a universal attraction for children because it moves, makes noise, and operates via remote control. Keep the remote where children cannot access it, and ensure any hardwired buttons are out of their reach or work via passcode. Test the garage door's automatic reverse safety feature works properly at least once a year. If it does not automatically reopen when encountering an obstacle, call for garage door repair.

3. The Car

Kids are often fascinated by their parents' car. Keep the car keys out of their reach to prevent any dangerous incidents. Keep them in your pocket or hang them on a hook by the door. You should also keep the car doors locked, even if the garage is secure. It will prevent your child from climbing in and accidentally locking the doors.

 

To schedule garage door repair to ensure your children's safety, contact Thornville Overhead Door in Thornville, OH. They serve clients in and around Perry County and carry a variety of nationally recognized brands, including Wayne Dalton, Genie, and Lenear. In addition to installation, sales, and maintenance, they also sell and install garage door openers. Visit their website to learn more about their services or call (740) 246-5616 to schedule an appointment.

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