It’s easy to forget about your garage door. It’s an item that we use daily but think about rarely. Yet from a street-level view, your garage door can comprise a surprisingly large area of the front of your home. While it may be hard to think of your garage door as an important factor in keeping your home heating costs under control or ultimately improving your selling price if you decide one day to leave your home, your garage door can play important roles in both cases. For many people whose home has a garage, it’s one of the main […]
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December 3, 2018
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Garage
What Are the Different Types of Commercial Garage Doors? Purchasing a new garage door for your business is a big step toward protecting your investment. When you take the time to select a high-quality garage door, you are investing in your business’s external appearance, as well as its security and productivity. After all, time is money. Any time you spend waiting for a slow door to open and shut or wrestling with a door that isn’t equipped for its job is time you can’t be focusing on the things you need to do. This means it’s important to take the […]
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November 7, 2018
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Garage Door Maintenance
Table of Contents: What Is a Garage Door Spring? Signs of a Damaged Garage Door Spring Signs of a Broken Garage Door Spring How to Open and Close a Garage Door With a Broken Spring Get Help From Experts If you’re like most people, your garage door gets more use than your front door. It’s the primary entry and exit point of your home, which means your garage door is going up and down several times a day, an action you typically take for granted as you push a button on your way in or out. Then, one morning, your […]
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October 24, 2018
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Garage Door Openers
When leaving for work this morning, was your garage door refusing to either open or close? While an uncooperative garage door is inconvenient for homeowners, it’s common for them to experience problems opening and closing due to the constant strain, pressure and weight they’re under. The most typical reasons your garage door won’t open or close are related to mechanical issues or a garage door opener motor malfunction. Some of these garage door issues can be easily repaired with a few adjustments, while others are more complicated or hazardous for homeowners to replace themselves and require the assistance of a […]
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September 13, 2018
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Buyer's Guide
Buyer’s Guide to Contemporary Garage Doors Sometimes, our houses need a significant overhaul. In this case, it might be time to redo everything — the roof, the siding, the windows, the doors and more. In other cases, however, it’s much simpler than that. Maybe the majority of your house is in good shape, and you just need one small change to spruce things up and get your home looking fresh and exciting again. In situations like these, we think a simple garage door replacement is often the way to go. Garage doors are often a prominent feature on the front […]
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May 17, 2018
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Garage Door Openers
The “Internet of Things” refers to the concept of creating a smart world by connecting just about anything with an on/off switch to the Internet. Smart home technology is a growing part of the IoT that involves connecting your appliances and other pieces of hardware in your home — giving you the ability to control them from your smartphone or another device. This includes everything from Nest thermostats to connected coffee makers and allows you to customize your home and automate many of your day-to-day tasks and experiences. Some of the benefits of having a connected home include: Convenience – […]
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May 4, 2018
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Garage Door Maintenance
Painting a Garage Door in 6 Simple Steps Taking up nearly 1/3 of the front-facing exterior of the average home, your garage door’s appearance significantly impacts your home’s curb appeal. A new coat of paint not only helps protect it from the elements but can refresh the look of your entire house. Should You Paint Your Garage Door? Some common reasons for painting a garage door include: The door’s existing color is faded, chipped, stained or otherwise deteriorating. You’ve recently painted your house and want the garage door to complement or contrast the new hue. Your property could use some sprucing up, […]
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April 3, 2018
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Garage Door Storage Solutions If you’re like most American homeowners, you use your garage every day. It is an important part of your and your family’s lives. It provides a convenient entry and exit to and from your home and protects your vehicles from the elements. However, we tend to use our garage as an unorganized storage space, living by the motto “out of sight, out of mind.” More often than not, garages are cluttered and underused, failing to reach their full potential as an integral space in your home. Investing in your home is always beneficial. An investment such […]
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March 23, 2018
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Garage Door Maintenance
Tips for a Quieter Garage Door Is it a truck? Is it an earthquake? No. It’s your garage door. If opening your garage door is a loud, house-shaking, baby-waking event, there is likely a combination of many components that have been worn and shaken over years of use. While you’ll never have a totally silent garage door, there are several factors that can cause significant noise. Some repairs can be DIY, but garage doors can be very dangerous, so many repairs require a professional. DIY Find the noisy culprits – Open and close your garage door several times to attempt […]
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February 19, 2018
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Garage Door Maintenance
Garage Door Opener Cold Weather Problems Winter can be tough on your home. If you don’t take the proper precautions to prepare for the weather, the repercussions can be costly and, in some cases, dangerous. Winterizing the parts of your property that are vulnerable to colder temperatures is an annual necessity, and your garage door is no exception. When the temperature drops, you may find yourself stuck out in the cold if you’ve failed to maintain your garage door. Here are a few common garage door issues that cold weather can cause and how you can diagnose and resolve them. […]
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