Despite advancements in garage door security, due to intricate passcodes and radio transmission-based remote openers, as well as updated construction, your home may still be vulnerable to intrusion. Criminals frequently case homes with garage doors, looking for weak spots where entry may be possible. Not only do garage doors provide an easy access point, but…
How Does Remote Entry Work?
Keyless devices allow us access to spaces in our home without having to dig through our bags for keys or put the grocery bags down. Remote entry to your garage is all about convenience, and allows you to lock and unlock the largest door in your home with ease, at the push of a button….
How to Open Your Garage Door Manually
If your home has experienced a power failure or you have lost your remote, you may need to open your garage door manually. The process is simple but requires careful manuvering to ensure your safety, as well as that of the door. Luckily, all garage doors include a bypass that allows you to open it…
How to Fix a Noisy Garage Door
If your garage door screeches, rumbles, or bangs when opening and closing, you may have more than a huge annoyance on your hands. Loud garage doors indicate mechanical issues that should be repaired as quickly as possible for a safe and operational entrance. Consider these tips to troubleshoot your creaks and shakes: Tighten the nuts…
Solutions to Your Garage Door Issues
Mechanized doors in your home, like your garage door, require precise maintenance to remain in working order. When something goes wrong, simple, easy-to-implement solutions can save you time, aggravation, and money. The following are the most common garage door issues we come across, and easy ways to troubleshoot them so you can get your life…
Zen and the Art of Garage Door Maintenance
Regularly maintaining your garage door can preserve its lifetime, save you money and, most importantly, keep everyone in your home safe. On average a garage door lasts 20 years. It will only be reliable though if it is well maintained. If not properly maintained, one risk includes a garage door spontaneously falling down on a…
A Brief Overview of Carriage Garage Doors
Although some homeowners tend to underestimate the value of garage doors, they have a significant impact on the appearance and curb appeal of a home. Carriage garage doors are becoming a popular trend in today’s homes; with many discriminating home builders and remodelers choosing to use carriage-style doors in their house plans. Some homeowners who…
5 Most Frustrating Garage Door Problems
Garages are a family home convenience most of us can’t do without, from storing our personal belongings to providing a safe haven for our vehicles. And living in the Pacific Northwest, a garage door opener during the rainy fall, winter, and spring seasons saves us from getting soaked….
Garage Door Safety Tips
What does your garage contain? Maybe you’ve tucked away a few boxes of holiday decorations, random garden tools and enough sneakers for a high-school track team. It’s not unusual for a typical garage to accumulate so much stuff that there’s no longer room for a vehicle….
The Most Versatile Room in Your Home
Thinking of installing a garage door or investing in garage door repair? You are investing in more than just a place to house your cars. The garage is an incredibly versatile space that, due to its easy access to the outdoors, is suitable for a number of projects that may otherwise interfere with the cleanliness,…
When to Replace your Garage Door?
Your garage door was new when you bought your home, 15 years ago. Or perhaps you had a garage door installed more recently and corners were cut, leaving you with a door that requires frequent repairs. Whatever your situation, the decision to replace your existing garage door is an important one, and weighing your options…
Troubleshooting Your Garage Door Spring
Regularly testing and troubleshooting your garage door spring is more important than people think. The spring is a small yet critical part in the garage: they do 90% of the lifting when an automatic opener is used….