There are some essential tasks you can do to make sure your garage door remains in optimal physical and working condition. Garage door services include monthly visual checks and necessary assessments. Testing the door’s balance and auto-reverse mechanisms are crucial. An unbalanced door puts more strain on other components, which can cause them to...
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How to Measure for a New Garage Door
Whether you’re unhappy with your existing door’s appearance, it is damaged beyond repair or it is nearing its life expectancy (from 15 to 30 years), deciding to purchase a new garage door provides an excellent opportunity to increase curb appeal. A new garage door can also increase property values making it a popular home...
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Your garage door provides curb appeal, which can increase property value, and an astounding level of utility. They are made of an intricate system of components that, when properly maintained, work together to ensure the door operates efficiently. To maintain their value, they must also be free of major dents, dings or persistent noise....
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The garage is a great storage spot, assuming that it doesn’t become a cluttered catchall, and you are still able to park your vehicle(s) in it. However, there are some items that should be stored anywhere else, but in the space the garage provides. These items include hazardous materials, pet and canned food, paper...
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During the month of October as Halloween quickly approaches, homeowners can often be found decorating their front lawns and doors, the garage door included to cement their reputation as the scariest house in the neighborhood. It doesn’t take much to get the scary look you want either. All it really takes is a little...
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Here are some of the questions we’re frequently asked about garage door replacement. Repair or replace? It all depends on the condition of your garage door. In most cases, a simple repair can have your garage door operating smoothly again, especially if the system is relatively new. However, if the damage is so severe...
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A garage door is an essential component of every home. Not only does it provide increased convenience (entrance at the touch of a button), it also enhances the curb appeal of most houses. It additionally creates a secure space for both our vehicles and personal belongings. Yet despite all these benefits, it continues to...
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One question we are frequently asked, is: “How can we silence a noisy garage door that rattles and squeaks when it opens or closes?” Because there are so many moving parts on a door that weighs upwards of 150 pounds and gets used four or more times per day (on average), it’s not uncommon...
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If you are tired of looking at a faded, stained or rusty garage door every time you arrive home, you’re certainly not alone as can be evidenced by the many do-it-yourself ideas on Pinterest for garage doors. If you would like to update the appearance of your door, leaving it looking like the day...
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The holiday season is a time for joy, happiness, and holiday cheer. Unfortunately, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), it’s also a time when many homes are burglarized. “Nearly 40,000 burglaries occur annually in the U.S. during November and December alone!” More time spent away from home during the holidays – whether...
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