The DIY train is awesome, and many learn how to do all sorts of things from How-To and YouTube. Think you can do garage door repair by yourself? Proceed with extreme caution. Garage Door Repair is another beast entirely. Very Real Danger From faulty springs to hand crushing, garage doors are notorious for causing tens… Read more »
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3 Reasons Your Garage Door Is Mysteriously Opening
A garage door that mysteriously opens by itself may not be that much of a mystery. It is likely a sign that a garage door repair is in your future. If your garage door is opening on its own, here are a few reasons why and what you can potentially do to resolve the issue. … Read more »
Garage Door Spring Replacement Best Practices
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 practices are followed. Two Types of Springs The first… Read more »
Does Your Garage Door Mechanism Need Replacing?
You probably don’t give the mechanical system of your garage door a lot of thought day to day until your door no longer opens or closes at the touch of a button. When you consider how many times a week the technical parts of an opener operates, it will inevitably break down at some point…. Read more »
Is Your Garage Door Screaming Out for Attention?
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 for your attention. Your garage… Read more »
Weighing the Pros and Cons of a Full View Glass Garage Door
If you are going for a modern look on the exterior of your home, there is nothing more striking than a full view garage door. This style is made up of several clear or opaque panes that make up the garage door rather than panels of steel or wood. However, there is more to choosing… Read more »
Garage Door Repair Scams: Be Safe Rather Than Sorry
Garage door scamming isn’t a new phenomenon. You’ve probably heard or read about a family that hired a bogus garage door repair crew, who ended up taking their money and rendering no real service. These garage door scammers are referred to in our industry as “Bad Bobs.” In this post, we’ll show you how to… Read more »
What to Do With a Sagging Drive Chain
If your garage door opener uses a chain drive, then it is probably like a lot of other garage doors. This opening system is one of the most popular options, but it can manifest a problem. Over time, the drive chain can loosen and create slack. Overall, this gives the opener less power to open… Read more »
How a New Garage Door Improves a Home’s Value
When you’re ready to place your home on the market, you’ll want to be sure that the exterior is looking at its best. Most potential buyers gauge their interest in a house based solely on how it looks outside; with that being said, a big part of that first impression comes from your garage door!… Read more »
Things to Teach your Children about Garage Door Safety
Garage doors are common causes of accidents and injuries that occur with children. Keeping kids safe around garage doors requires educating them about how to act properly around a garage door and what they should never do near one. Here are some important things to teach your kids: Don’t Open the Garage Door Yourself Teach… Read more »