Whether your garage serves primarily as storage, an entryway to your home, or a home for your car when it’s not in use, with summer here, now is the ideal time to ensure that your garage door has had the proper maintenance it needs to operate smoothly throughout the...
Has your garage door become stuck while either opening or closing? People often take their garage doors for granted, just expecting them to work. However, like all mechanical devices, garage door parts will age and wear over time. In some instances, there are easy...
For many of us, garage doors make up one-third of one side of our house so it makes sense to keep them in optimal working condition. There are some maintenance things you can do to help keep your garage door running correctly and reliably so you can use your garage...
One of the most important parts of any home is its garage door. A quality garage door cannot only improve the curb appeal of your home, but will also help you to improve the overall security of your property. Due to the importance of your garage door, having access to...
A lot of homeowners think of their garage doors as nothing more than a convenience. They can tap a button in their car and the door opens, allowing them to pull their car inside. Once the door is closed and they are inside of their house, the garage usually doesn’t...
You probably know the lifespan of just about all your appliances, gadgets, and other household items. However, have you given any thought to how long your garage door lasts? Unless your garage door is properly serviced, its days of smooth operation are limited. You...
The fact is that a garage door is an unsung hero in many homes as it allows homeowners to easily enter and exit their home through their garage at the touch of a button. However, while garage doors often work for years without a problem, regular use can cause wear and...
As with any home issue, the faster you catch a garage door problem, the less expensive it will be to repair. If you manage to catch problems when they are still small, they will be much faster to repair by a trained technician. If you are on the lookout for potential...
A garage door is one of those things where you can easily let regular maintenance slip through the cracks. You use it maybe twice per day, and ignore it the rest of the time; however, if you ignore your garage door for long enough, it will literally start to scream...
In today’s DIY culture, you might be tempted to handle different repair tasks around your home by yourself for the glory of not hiring and paying a professional to do the job. After all, it’s far too easy to jump on YouTube, watch a quick tutorial, and make a run to...
Garage Door Spring Replacement Best Practices Garage door springs are an integral and often overlooked part of garage door mechanics. Just like any other part, they need to be replaced over time. It is important that when the time comes, you ensure that a few best...