It’s not uncommon for burglars to use garage doors, especially when they provide access to an entire home. Fortunately, you can take action to make them more secure. To evaluate their security, answer these quick questions: 1. Does the interior have metal latches that work correctly? At a minimum, your garage should have this basic… Read more »
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The Consequences of Improper Garage Door Installation
The longevity of your garage door not only depends on the material used to make it but also the expertise applied during installation. As a homeowner, you can invest a lot of money in buying a pretty attractive and expensive garage door, but then end up installing it unprofessionally. A wrongly-installed garage door is likely… Read more »
Is a Garage Door Replacement Project Worth It?
The most popular home remodeling projects among the U.S. homeowners include bathroom, kitchen and living room renovations. Ideally, these are not the most valuable undertakings a homeowner should engage in. For instance, what’s the use of upgrading your kitchen with fancy cabinets when your garage door looks rusty, outdated, and has broken springs? It beats… Read more »
Residential Garage Door Replacement: What Determines the Cost?
While a new garage door can enhance the security and value of your, replacing it won’t be cheap. The costs will vary depending on door type, style, and whether you’ll like to replace or repair its components as well. Let’s look at how all these will impact the cost of garage door replacement. Garage door… Read more »
Signs You May be in Need of a New Garage Door
Your home’s garage door is one of its most important components. Not only does it provide access to your home, as many people will go in and out of their garage several times a day, but it also helps to boost curb appeal and ensure security. Considering this vital role your garage door plays, it… Read more »
Wood or Steel? Garage Door Materials to Consider
A new garage door adds beauty and value to your home while protecting what’s inside your garage against weather damage and theft at the same time. When a garage door is installed professionally and given regular maintenance, you can expect your investment to last for many years. There are several materials used in the construction… Read more »
Different Garage Door Cable Malfunctions
So many homeowners focus on the ‘what if’ situation of the garage door spring breaking. While this should be a worry because it can be so dangerous, it is not the only worry. In fact, when it comes to the cabling that makes your garage door work, it can manifest into many more problems that… Read more »
Safety Features That Can Come With a New Garage Door Installation
If your garage door is constantly breaking down, it may be more cost effective to get a new garage door installed instead of keeping the old one on life support. However, while installing a new garage door will come with a fair bit of cost, it might be better to think of it as a… Read more »
4 Garage Door Safety Tips to Prevent Injuries
Every year, thousands of Americans are injured by garage doors, whether that is from a falling door or by getting their fingers stuck in the wrong places at the wrong time. Here are some things to check for to make sure your garage doors are safe. Test Sensors and Auto Reverse Make sure that the… Read more »
Why Older Garage Door Openers Need to Be Replaced
There are many reasons to replace a garage door opener; primary among said reasons is that it no longer works. However, if you have an older garage door opener, one that was manufactured before 1993, you should probably replace it even if it hasn’t broken down. If you have a garage door opener from pre-1993… Read more »