Decorating Your Garage Doors for the Holidays
Garage door opening systems aren’t complex, but it can still be frustrating to try to figure out the problem when your garage door won’t close all the way or at all. This problem can come from multiple sources, from the motor itself to a component like the “safety eye” sensors. Whether your door closes partway and then opens again or whether it just won’t close at all, there are a few steps you can take to try to fix the problem yourself before you call a technician. Read More»
One of the most dangerous repair jobs on garage doors is fixing a broken torsion spring over the top of the door. A lot of tension can remain in the spring even after the it breaks, and the tension needs to be removed before you can take the spring off of the torsion tube it is on. If you are a do-it-yourself type of person who is thinking about replacing the garage door spring yourself, here is how you can relieve the tension in the torsion spring so you can safely remove it. Read More»
If you’re moving into a new home and plan to use your garage to store an antique car or other valuables, you may want to replace the garage door with one that is more secure. There are several types of garage doors you can buy. They vary in types of material used as well as styles. Here are a few tips for buying a new garage door with security in mind. Read More»
For approximately 70 percent of U.S. households, the garage door is the quickest and easiest way to get inside of a home. Unfortunately, someone targeting your home might feel the same way. Many burglars choose the garage as their point of entry when breaking into a home – and getting in through your garage is a lot easier than you’d think. Fortunately, there’s a simple way you can safeguard your garage against forced entry. Read More»
A garage door can be quite heavy, which means it can damage property or cause serious injury to people or pets if it comes down unexpectedly. The following safety tips can help you keep your family secure and ensure that your garage door remains in proper working order.
Tip #1: Test the safety “eyes”
Garage doors are equipped with sensors, or eyes, near floor level. These eyes send out a beam of light, which when broken signals the garage door to stop downward motion and to move back up. Read More»
