A lot of different types of insects like the warmth and relative dryness they can find in a garage, and they will seek out ways to get into your space and out of the elements. Fortunately, there are ways to keep crickets and other types of insects out of your garage and get them out […]
How and How Often to Perform a Garage Door Safety Test
Garage door openers are a staple of convenience. In fact, they’re typically so reliable and effective that you forget about them, which is how it should be. Still, they do need a little attention from time to time and performing three outrageously simple tests once a year can ensure that your garage door is operating […]
Why Garage Door Maintenance Is Important
Very few people think about garage door maintenance when they think about home ownership. Instead, we think of things, such as roofs and foundations, but your garage is something that you’re going to use every day. It’s an exterior barrier to your home and it’s entrusted with the safety of your vehicle every night. It’s […]
You Tune Up Your Car But Not Your Garage Door?
The garage door is one of the largest moving objects in a residential home. But it is often the most ignored feature until something breaks. The garage door mechanism is a complicated set of springs, cables and pulleys designed to let a small electric motor, or an average size person, to easily open and close […]
How to Organize Your Garage
Is your garage getting overwhelming? For many people, a garage isn’t just a place they put their car. In fact, some don’t put their car in their garage at all. Instead, a garage becomes a place for additional storage, holiday supplies, and tools. If your garage has started becoming overly unwieldy, it may be time […]
Properly Cleaning Your Garage Doors
When was the last time you cleaned your garage doors? Garage doors can be difficult to properly clean. Not only are they made out of multiple sections, but sometimes it isn’t clear what parts you should clean and what parts you should leave alone. Still, it’s better than simply leaving them dirty: a garage door […]
How to Maintain Your Garage Door In Summer
Your garage door should be treated like any other appliance in your home. A garage door can last many years with proper maintenance. Summer is a perfect time to do some seasonal maintenance to keep your garage door in tip top shape. Here are a few simple steps to follow in order to keep your garage […]
How and Why to Insulate a Garage Door
When you think of cutting your energy bills, cooling down your house, and cutting out street noise, you probably don’t think about your garage. But properly insulating your garage can help you with all these problems. Garage door insulation is one of the best cost efficient ways to improve your home. How to Insulate Your […]
How To Balance Your Garage Door
Having a balanced garage door is very important to keeping your door functioning properly. An unbalanced door will put strain on your garage door opener and shorten the life of your door. Also there is a safety issue. An unbalanced door when manually opened could suddenly fall closed. That is why it is important that you […]
How To Remove Garage Door Rust
A garage door is like your house’s first impression. Garage door rust can give a driver-by a negative association with your home. When you start to see rust accumulating on your metal garage door, it isn’t just unattractive, it can also lead to costly damage if it isn’t properly cleaned. Rust can begin to create […]