When you've lived for a long time with an old manual garage door, you don't realize just how convenient a garage door opener can be. The installation of a new opener — so that you don't have to lift up that heavy door by yourself anymore — is a good thing, but if your home has never had an electric opener in the garage before, you may need to make some modifications in order to get the opener to work with your door. Read More...
Have you recently accidentally backed into a garage door? Are you wondering what you're going to do to get it fixed? If you're like a lot of people, you may even be considering attempting to repair the damage yourself rather than hiring someone else to do it for you. While something like a minor dent in the door may be able to be pounded out by the average person, more serious issues are going to require the services of a qualified professional. Read More...
There are many times when your garage door opens and closes perfectly, only to refuse to close all the way the next time you use it. Small problems can occur that are an easy fix. Photo sensors that aren't properly lined up can cause your door to stop closing all the way, or a pebble in your track can make it difficult to open and close your door. A loss of power makes it impossible to open or close your garage door, so make sure the circuit hasn't tripped before calling for help. Read More...
If your garage is located on the front of your home, chances are it is a major part of your home's curb appeal. This becomes especially important if you choose to sell your house. A door in poor repair or that simply appears outdated could scare away buyers or lower the perceived value of your home. The following are some garage door repairs you should consider before you put your home on the market. Read More...
If you're in need of a new garage door, it may be tempting to save some money on installation costs and install one yourself. Even if you're handy, installing a garage door takes quite a bit of work and more than one set of hands. You should really leave this job to a professional garage door installer. Read on for reasons why you need to leave this work to a professional. Read More...