Nothing will add curb appeal or make your garage more functional quite like the right door. If your old one is in poor condition or you have decided your home needs a facelift, there is no need to settle for a standard door where there are numerous styles from which...
You’re heading out of the house, car keys in hand, and push the button on the garage door opener when you hear a loud pop. In most instances, this noise is caused by the garage door springs snapping as the motor kicks on. Unfortunately, broken garage door springs can...
Your garage door is one of the hardest working parts of your home, and will therefore get dirty. To keep your door looking good and working well, it is suggested that the outside of it is cleaned at least once each year and more often if your home is in a salt-air...
While all garage doors make some level of noise when they move, the noise should not be overwhelming. When your garage door starts making a lot more noise than it used to, that’s cause for concern. There are several things that can cause your garage door to make a lot...
More and more homeowners are opting to insulate their garages, so garage door insulation is increasingly in demand. Whether you spend hours in your garage every day or just simply use it as a place to park your car, an insulated garage door is a worthy investment....
In your home, you may have a functional garage door that protects your storage and vehicles from the elements. Whether you like to spend time in your garage, or not, it is important to take some points into consideration; your garage is a major appendage (not to...
This is the time of year we all start opening our doors and windows, giving our carpets and rugs a good shampooing, but it’s also the perfect time of year to care for that part of your home you might not consider all that often: your garage. Your front and back door...
With all of the different garage door openers out there, it’s hard to know which one is right for you. It’s nice to have options, but how do you narrow down your choices? There are several factors to consider when selecting a garage door opener. Do you have a heavy...
There are a number of problems a garage door can manifest over the years. However, while the fixes for some may be easy to figure out, a sagging garage door can be more complicated to resolve, especially on your own. However, warped rails or a bowing garage door is...
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...
A broken garage door is not only an inconvenience, but also a significant safety issue. Many people regularly forget to lock their back doors since the garage often acts as an extra barrier from the elements. If it is not functioning properly, it can allow easy access...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
If you are looking to install a garage door on your home, then you will soon realize just how many great options you have to choose from. One option to consider is a full-view garage door. These doors have several windows that make up the door, rather than a solid...
While Arizona doesn’t experience a typical winter, it can have some chilly desert temperatures, especially at night once the sun goes down. Colder temperatures can affect numerous parts of your home, including your garage door. If you’ve noticed some issues arising,...
Selecting the perfect garage door for your home involves more than just aesthetics. It requires careful consideration of various factors, including climate, style, material, and functionality. In this article, we will guide you through the process of choosing the...