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 for...
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We have all come to depend on our garage doors. They deliver wonderful convenience for our busy lives. That is, of course, if they have been properly maintained. Here are some advantages you can enjoy when you purchase a new garage door from a local garage door company like Sun Devil Garage Door. #1....
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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 it...
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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 it...
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A garage door is a deceptively simple-looking mechanism. Something that is designed to provide convenient access to your home 2 to 4 times per day* at the push of a button, as well as protect your vehicle from the elements doesn’t seem very menacing. However, as we mentioned, looks can be deceiving. Your garage door...
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With Halloween just 20 days away – and counting – the streets will soon be filled with Superheroes, Princesses, Star Wars characters, Witches, Zombies, Ghosts, and Goblins looking for treats. However, Halloween isn’t just for kids, or treats. Teenage and, yes adult, pranksters also fill the streets looking to deal out a few tricks. If...
A common belief among homeowners is that garage doors are raised and lowered by garage door openers. The reality, however, is that the majority of the work is done by the springs. This makes them much more important than most people believe! The springs provide counterbalancing force to safely raise and lower the garage door...
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Your garage door is an amazing tool that over the course of a year goes up and back down again more than 1,500 times. It is also one of the most neglected parts of a home. All things considered, this is quite concerning. A neglected garage door can pose significant safety concerns, and who wants...
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Your garage door often provides convenient access to your home, and as such is used four times per day, which implies that you trust it to function optimally. That is until it unexpectedly doesn’t! If you want to trust your garage door to remain free from any of the following issues, which can unfortunately create...
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Looking to make some decent pocket change? Consider a garage sale. If you put some effort into it, you can reasonably expect to net a whopping $500 to $1,000 from your sale, according to the New York Times. The key is to treat it like the money-maker it is. As an experienced garage sale buyer...
