Arizona’s monsoon season – June 15 to September 30 each year – produces 40 to 50 percent of the state’s annual precipitation. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the season results from a shift in large-scale wind patterns that moves moisture to desert locations, including parts of the southwest region. The season also brings...
Category: Garage Door Maintenance
It Could Be Time for Garage Door Opener Repair
You poured yourself a cup of coffee, started your car’s engine, and pushed the remote button, but the door won’t open. Does this sound familiar? You can try a few things, such as changing the remote batteries and making sure nothing obstructs the photoelectric sensors. Anything more than that will require contacting a pro to...
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New Garage Door: What to Consider?
Homeowners with garages understand the benefit of having this space to protect their vehicles, store their tools and seasonal decorations, and complete their favorite hobbies or work on home improvement projects. Speaking of home improvement projects, you may want to consider investing in a new garage door, especially if the existing entry is damaged or aging....
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Festive Ways to Decorate Your Garage Door for the Holidays
Nothing spreads holiday cheer better than decorating your home’s exterior. Residents are illuminating their homes with brightly lit LEDs, garland, and yard decorations. You can find illuminated neighborhood displays using the Nextdoor Holiday cheer map and, once you have decorated your home and new garage door, you can even add your address. Holiday Decorating Ideas...
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Get Your Garage Ready for Fall
It is September, and the autumnal equinox is a few short weeks away. In addition to routine home maintenance, such as cleaning the gutters and rotating summer with fall and winter items, it essential to take care of your garage. Of particular importance is having a broken garage door repaired by a professional. Here are...
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How Often Should You Service Your Garage Door?
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 break...
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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 improvement...
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Signs It’s Time for a New Garage Door
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. If...
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What Not to Store in the Garage
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 products,...
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Scary Garage Door Ideas for Halloween
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 imagination...
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