When my wife and I purchased our first home, we knew we had a lot to learn about home maintenance. Thankfully, we received a lot of tips from family and friends. However, one part of our home that we neglected for years was our garage door. One day, it became stuck in the "open" position on a windy, rainy day. We had to call a garage door repair technician, and along with repairing our door, he gave us a lot of helpful garage door maintenance tips to help prevent future problems. We are so grateful for his tips that we decided to "pay it back" to others by creating a blog all about garage doors. Come back often for new tips!
Posted on: 9 November 2017
Moisture in your garage is something that shouldn't happen. If the garage floor is wet following a rain or snow thaw, it's time to do something about it. If you put off this repair, you could begin to have problems with the flooring, as well as see damage to the stuff you have stored in your garage. Following are some steps you can take to eliminate moisture in your garage.
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Posted on: 8 November 2017
The exterior of a house plays as much of a role as making you feel comfortable as the interior. Living in a house that has no curb appeal can cause you to avoid spending time on the outside as much as you would like to. Depending on the condition of the exterior, you might be able to get away with make only a few changes to make it beautiful. For instance, if you have a garage, it is a good idea to focus some attention on the look and operation of the door.
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Posted on: 1 November 2017
Every garage door company provides garage doors, but did you know that many of these companies also provide garage door safety and security accessories? Your garage door is only as secure as you make it, which is why these companies provide consumers with options to make their doors secure. Garage doors can also cause damage and injuries, so you should consider some safety accessories as well. The following accessories illustrate how you can create a good balance between safety and security for your new garage door.
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Posted on: 4 October 2017
Proper maintenance of your garage door, such as lubricating the moving parts and making sure the balance of the door is correct, can add years to the lifespan of your garage door by ensuring the the motor is not overloaded and none of the components are at risk of failure. One important tip when working with your garage door, even when doing routine maintenance tasks, is to not touch any of the springs or cables, especially if they appear frayed, rusted or damaged.
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