2017

Two Tips To Help You Maintain Your Garage Doors

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The garage doors in your home are ultra important. They go up and down on demand so that you're able to keep your car away from the elements and escape into the house on a rainy day. Because the garage doors are so essential to your overall lifestyle it's vital for you to keep them in good shape. While it's easy to neglect your garage doors, it's a better idea to do what you can to maintain them.

4 September 2017

Repair Or Replace Garage Doors?

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Repairing your garage door can be tricky. Most repairs need to be handled by professional contractors. For instance, if there is any damage to the garage frame or motor, you will definitely want to leave this to the pros. However, if there is simply cosmetic damage to the garage panels, this is something that you can probably fix yourself. This article explains the process for replacing prefabricated garage door panels. It will help you decide whether it is job you want to handle yourself or leave to a professional contractor.

28 August 2017

Questions To Ask Yourself Before Replacing A Metal Garage Door

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Being able to keep vehicles in a garage is a great way to protect them from outside elements. Depending on the type of garage you have, it is also a convenient way for getting in and out of your vehicle on a rainy day. However, a garage can put you in a stressful situation if you are unable to drive your vehicle in or out of it due to the metal door not opening or closing as it should.

26 August 2017

Do You Have To Live With A Noisy Garage Door?

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 In the past, a noisy garage was not that big of a deal. Most garages were detached. As more homes were built with an attached garage, the noise became more noticeable and unbearable. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to possibly muffle loud noises coming from your garage. Here are a few suggestions. Inspect and Replace the Rollers As your garage door opens and closes, the rollers can start to experience wear and tear.

26 August 2017

Monthly Maintenance Checklist For Your Garage Door

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Many homeowners rely on automatic garage doors to access enclosed garage spaces on a daily basis. While these automatic doors can be a great convenience, they can also be a safety hazard when they are allowed to fall into disrepair. Taking the time to routinely maintain your garage door is critical to the function and safety of these doors. Here is a monthly maintenance checklist that you can perform to keep your garage door working properly well into the future.

25 August 2017

Four Tips For Businesses With Commercial Garage Doors

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Garage doors are important features for businesses that will regularly receive deliveries from large trucks. While your commercial garage doors might be essential components of your building, you may not give them much consideration when it comes to caring for them or avoiding potential problems. Consider The Security Of Your Commercial Garage Doors There are many businesses that will have expensive pieces of machinery or valuable supplies that criminals may want to steal.

22 August 2017

A Guide To Detecting And Repairing An Unbalanced Garage Door

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If you have ever been stuck inside or outside of your garage because that was the day when the door quit opening, you already know how frustrating that can be...and how unpleasant it can be to pay the person who comes by with little notice to repair the issue. Since nobody is suggesting that you become a garage door repair expert overnight, given the complexities of that work, the next best thing is to make sure that the unit is regularly and appropriately maintained.

18 August 2017

The Pros And Cons Of Wood Residential Garage Doors

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If you are looking to replace the garage doors on your home or if you are selecting doors for a newly constructed home, you may be considering wood. Wood looks beautiful, classic and adds a unique touch to your home. However, there are some downsides to these types of garage doors as well. Weighing the pros and cons before you make a purchase can help ensure that the residential garage doors you buy will meet your needs.

15 August 2017

Make Repairs To A Wooden Door To Ensure That Your Garage Remains Airtight

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If you were recently closing your garage' wooden door and noticed that there is a gap where the door meets the garage's floor and that the door's metal handle is rusted and loose, make the necessary garage door repairs to ensure that your garage is airtight so that moisture and cold or hot air do not enter the structure. Supplies rust dissolving spray scouring pads microfiber cloths detergent water roll of self-adhesive weatherstripping measuring tape utility knife or scissors power drill Clean The Tension Springs And Hinges 

15 August 2017

Benefits of Upgrading Your Garage Door

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The process of replacing a garage door is a major task that requires significant time and financial investments. Due to the work and inconvenience that is involved with these projects, you may wonder why anyone would go through the trouble of this upgrade. However, there are a handful of benefits that can make this more than worthwhile: Improve the Resale Value of the Property Preserving or increasing the value of your home can be essential for your financial well-being.

11 August 2017