A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Broken Garage Door Springs
Garage door springs are often overlooked until they become a visible or audible problem. However, proper maintenance and replacement are essential to their longevity. This guide provides information about preventative maintenance, repair, signs of wear and tear, typical life spans of door springs, and more. Types of Garage Door Springs Two types of garage door […]
Tips for Keeping Your Garage Cool and Comfortable
Many homeowners use their garages for activities like home improvement projects or home gyms. However, when the garage’s interior becomes uncomfortably hot, the space can become an underutilized storage area rather than where you want to spend time. Here are some tips on how to cool a garage and make it a livable space: Open […]
Common Garage Door Problems and How to Fix Them
Garage doors can malfunction for various reasons, such as making noise, moving at a slower pace, or appearing uneven. If you encounter such issues, there are multiple DIY solutions that you can try. Here is a list of common garage door problems and how to fix them: 1. Trouble Opening or Closing Test the door […]
Maintaining Your Garage Door: Tips for Long-Term Reliability
Your garage is essential to your daily routine, providing storage space and easy access to your home. Therefore, keeping your garage door in the best possible condition is necessary. Regular maintenance can help prolong the lifespan of your garage door and prevent expensive repairs in the future. Follow these tips to ensure your overhead door […]
The Hidden Benefits of a Glass Garage Door
The garage door has changed a lot over the years, going from manually operated to motorized and now you can control your garage door opener with your smartphone! Over the last two decades, the materials that garage doors are crafted from have also evolved. Today, you can choose from a whole host of aesthetically pleasing […]
How Long do Garage Door Openers Last?
A garage door opener is a motorized piece of machinery that opens and closes your garage door. Typically affixed to the ceiling of your garage, this fairly simple mechanism tends to last a long time. Let’s take a closer look at just how long garage door openers last, when is a good time to replace […]
What to Do With a Broken Garage Door Spring?
Homeowners rarely give their garage doors a second thought, and often not realizing the true importance of regular garage door maintenance. Of course, it can be easy to overlook the more detailed inner workings of the creature comforts we have at home. That said, garage doors have a lot of moving parts, doing a lot […]
4 Reasons Your Garage Door Safety Sensor Isn’t Working
Garage door safety sensors play a huge role in ensuring your garage door can be operated safely with minimal risk to yourself, your family, pets, and property. They have been mandated by the U.S. government since 1993. Every electric garage door opener built since then has photo-eye sensors that reverse it when obstructions are detected. […]
Why You Should Check Your Garage Door Seal
The garage door seal is an important component, but most homeowners overlook its importance. The simple construction of a singular long rubber strip, running along the underside and the perimeter of the door makes it easy to overlook. To understand why you should check this seal, we’ll look at the reasons it’s so important. What […]
How to Install a Garage Door Lock
Let’s face it, you never want to be faced with the problem that someone opened your garage door. Many homeowners struggle with how to reset a garage remote. But there’s often a more significant underlying factor—the security of your garage door lock. Garages are a common entry point for burglars. A good lock can keep […]