Garages are an essential addition to any home. They’re a great place to store tools, home projects and protect your vehicles from the outside. But, it’s important that you and your family are aware of how to stay safe around...
Often times, the garage door is a part of the house that tends to get overlooked until it’s too late. We often get the question whether or not homeowners should repair or just replace their garage door. Here, we discuss the signs that your...
You’re ready for work, you grab your keys and head out the door only to open your garage door and realize it’s stuck. Nothing induces panic like a frozen garage door. But what can you do?
The first step is to not keep trying to open...
Protect Your Garage Door from Michigan’s Harsh Winter Conditions
If you live in Michigan, you know all too well how quickly the can change. Extreme temperature changes, freezing rain, and snow all play a part in garage door...
Does your garage door announce to the entire neighborhood that you are home? While there is some noise associated with opening an closing such a heavy door, it shouldn't be so loud that it alerts the neighbors to your coming and going or to...
Having a garage, whether it is attached or detached, is a great amenity for any home. There are a variety of purposes that you can use a garage for, including storing vehicles, using it as a workout gym, or even as a business office. Regardless of...
Garage doors often get overlooked when people make plans for seasonal maintenance. However, it is important for you to check your door with the changing of every season because a little maintenance goes a long way toward preventing a major garage...
You expect your garage door to open or close as it usually does - except that it doesn’t. Or perhaps it suddenly comes crashing down to the ground in a crooked manner. Either way, there’s a good chance your garage door has come off its...
You may be in a hurry to get inside your home and forget to close your garage door. Maybe you leave it open all night. You are sure that you locked the door going into your home, so there should not be any problem if you forget to occasionally close...
The garage door opener is a vital component with a simple mode of operation, and ensuring that it is functioning well is crucial. If the opener is faulty or old, it may affect your daily activities in one way or another, which is why you need to...
Garage door technicians have probably heard this phrase a million times from complaining customers. This is probably one of the most heard phrases in the garage door industry. You have probably tried pressing on your remote control gently or...
Your remote makes it easy to access your garage and home, without even getting out of the car; understanding how it works can help you troubleshoot when you have a problem. The remote control inside of your car works like a radio transmitter; it...
Your garage door may be brand new or it may have a few years under its belt. But no matter how old it is, you really should be paying attention to it. This doesn't mean that you have to spend hours looking at the sensors or the mechanisms every...
Your garage door is not only the large door in your house, but also it is one of the biggest single moving part. It is of great importance because it keeps your car, which is a great treasure and investment, locked. This way it makes sense that you...
Your garage door is the weak link, giving thieves access to your house. Once your garage has been breached the thief can pick a lock and enter into your house. When thinking about security, the garage is often forgotten even though it is the most...
If you run a busy household, your home is bound to suffer some form of wear and tear. From scratches on walls to broken pipes to dents in your garage door, home maintenance and repairs come with the territory of being a homeowner.
Luckily, minor...
A garage door that won't close is definitely not the worst thing in the world, but it's certainly a nuisance. You may have a variety of things inside that you need to keep protected. Fortunately, there are ways to troubleshoot a door...
Your garage door is one of the most visible surfaces of a house and contribute greatly to the overall look of the home – especially given it appears on the front side of the house. As such, if you intend to maintain the appealing and welcoming...
The purpose of a backup battery for your garage door opener is to allow for continued use in the event that the electricity that fuels the opener becomes inaccessible. The last thing you want during a power outage is to climb on top of your car with...
An automatic garage door is something one takes for granted on a daily basis. However, when a garage door gets stuck, it can take away valuable time from one's day trying to fix the issue. There are a few common reasons a garage door will stick...
