Decorating Your Garage Doors for the Holidays
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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»
If you’ve been shopping for a new garage door recently, you may be overwhelmed by the choices available. There are vinyl doors, fiberglass doors, metal doors and wooden doors of all shapes and sizes. If you haven’t considered a steel garage door, it’s time to take a look at this reliable favorite. Steel garage doors are not only among the least expensive on the market; they offer a myriad of other benefits. Read More»
There’s no denying that a garage door opener can simplify your life. This handy-dandy tool eliminates the need to get in and out of your car in order to open and shut your garage door. No more getting wet in the rain or getting cold in the snow. No more fumbling with keys to lock and unlock the garage door.
While a garage door opener is extremely convenient, there are a few things that you are going to want to know before you start shopping for one. Read More»
Wooden garage doors offer a traditional style and functionality that is hard to beat. The front of your garage door can fade due to constant exposure of the sun. This fading can even expose the wood beneath, leading to deterioration of the wood door. This, in turn, can lead to the swelling and warping, compromising the normal operation of the door. This article will explain how to patch and repair your garage doors. Read More»
Do you own a home that has a garage? Is your garage door something that you tend not to think about much? Although you may not give much thought to your garage door when it works, a non-functioning garage door can easily turn a good day into a bad one. Here are some signs that you may need to repair your garage door soon:
Your garage door opens reluctantly: Some garage door openers are lethargic, at best, when it comes to the speed at which they open your garage door. Read More»
If rust has formed on the bottom portion of your metal garage door, don’t call a garage door service just yet; learn how to remove it and restore the door back to its original condition yourself. After doing so, you can keep the door protected in the future to prevent rust from forming again.
Use The Following Materials
sponge water hose steel wool pad white vinegar detergent low and fine grit sandpaper hand sander painter’s tape lint-free cloth rust-inhibiting spray primer (for exteriors) rust-inhibiting spray paint (for exteriors) drop cloth Clean The Door And Remove The Rust Read More»
