How much thought do you give every day to your garage door? If you’re like most, you probably never think about it unless it’s stuck or otherwise needs repair and maintenance. However, a responsible homeowner knows that every part of the home should be considered on a regular basis for the home’s condition and for safety reasons as well.

Today, when you think about a new garage door you may need to think about safety measures as well as the look and function of this part of the home. This is a favorite point of entry for intruders and of course you want to keep the items you’re storing there secure and safe. A solid garage door with some security measures can do just that. Rather than wait until it needs repair, why not think about updating it now?

One thing you might think about when it comes to a garage door is the appearance. This is something that is typically seen from the street, and a rundown set of doors will mean making your entire home look shoddy and unwelcoming. If your home is on the market, you especially want to think about the condition of your garage door. If you cannot make it look presentable with a paint job, then it’s time to think about a new one!

Convenience and comfort are also important when it comes to a new garage door. An old metal one that you need to open manually can be dangerous if it doesn’t secure properly; children and pets especially can be hurt by a suddenly falling door. Trying to open a large metal garage door on your own can cause pulled muscles and sore backs. Think of a new one with an automatic opener as being an investment in your health!

When you do install a new garage door you can update your security features for the home as well. Today’s openers are more than just buttons that open the door, although these are fine if that’s all you’re considering. You can however get a garage door opener that has a coded keypad included, or one with an alarm, or one that is also connected to gates at the end of a driveway. These additional features add security to this otherwise vulnerable area of the home.

Today you can also get a garage door opener that is a fob you keep on a key chain. If you use different cars or carpool, you may appreciate not having to remember to bring your opener with you since it’s right on the keychain. This can also be used for latchkey children that need to enter the home through the garage; they can keep this garage door opener in a pocket more readily than a large box with a switch! So if you haven’t considered these options for your home already, you may want to give these some thought so that your home and family are as secure as possible.