Rated While your garage door may be stout and safe, that doesn’t necessarily mean it is secure from a break-in. Poorly secured garage doors are weak points in your home’s overall security and can be an easy target if the right protective measures aren’t taken. Here are some of the most important things you can do […]
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What Happens if I Lose My Garage Door Opener Remote?
Like a lot of other things in our home, it’s very easy to take your garage door opener for granted until something goes wrong. It’s an incredibly frustrating scenario we hope you never face; you lose your garage door opener remote and the door is closed. If you ever do have to deal with this […]
The Importance of Garage Door Wind-Load
It wasn’t that long ago when garage door wind-load was something that was only considered important in coastal areas such as Florida. As the industry has progressed, however, awareness of this important component of garage door security has spread through several other areas of the country. If you’re in a market where wind-load regulations are […]
Signs Your Wooden Garage Door Needs Repair
While a wooden garage door looks great for just about any home, there are times where it can develop problems that will require repair. However, if you’re alert to those signs, you can have a professional check your door before those issues become serious – and more expensive to fix. Here are some indications that […]
Getting Rid of Garage Door Rust
Although it will take some work on your part, you can get rid of garage door rust if you’re prepared to put a little elbow grease into the job. Not only is rust at the bottom of your metal garage door unattractive, but it can also cause some damage if it is left unattended. It […]
Should You Paint Your Garage Door?
If you are trying to decide whether or not to paint your garage door, there are a few considerations that you must keep in mind. This is one of the most important components to the attractiveness of your property, so you need to be extremely careful to do what it takes to keep it looking […]
Troubleshooting Your Garage Door Opener Remote
The convenience of having an automatic garage door dips to near zero if your remote doesn’t work. Before you automatically go out and get a garage door remote replacement, here are some troubleshooting tips that you should try first. Some of them are obvious, but there are others you may not have thought of before. […]
How to Refinish a Wood Garage Door
Just like a lot of other parts of your home, it’s easy to ignore your garage door until something goes wrong. While you should always call an expert if there is something wrong mechanically, if you’re just ready to spruce it up you can more than likely take care of it yourself. Here’s some information on how to […]
How the Weather Can Affect Your Garage Door
If you’ve lived in Texas for any length of time you’ve heard about how “if you don’t like the weather around here, just wait a minute and it will change.” It might be an old, tired cliche, but it’s also true. The rapid changes in our weather can wreak havoc in a number of ways, […]
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Your Garage Door Springs
If you haven’t given your garage door springs a second thought, you’re obviously not alone. However, this is an extremely important part – in fact, it makes raising and lowering the door possible. If something goes wrong, not only will your door not work correctly but you and your family could even be in danger […]