i just tried to open my garage with this trick but i used my matco lock out kit witch is a lot thicker then a hanger and i popped the zip tie right off... just a heads up, put on 2 or 3 ties on or a really big one. my hanger rod couldn't brake 3 off sorry i didn't try two i broke one off and then just when to 3 its a tight fit in the hole but it can be done