Your garage door is the largest moving part of your home, and it’s built to keep you, your property, and your family safe. Unfortunately, the same weight that made it so sturdy and effective can become an irritating burden over time—not to mention a huge safety hazard. Here’s what to do when your garage door [...]
In our previous post, we took a look at home repair jobs that are too risky, too expensive, or too time-consuming to tackle yourself. Turns out, there were too many to list in one blog! Below are even more home repair jobs that are best left to the pros. Driveway Repaving Driveway repaving can be [...]
Why Do Garage Door Springs Break? With the passage of time, garage door springs get damaged as they do all the heavy lifting when the door is opened or closed. Simple wear and tear is one of the most common reasons they break. At times, even rust caused by North Carolina's frequent Spring rains, which [...]
A broken garage door isn’t just an irritant—it’s also a safety hazard. According the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, about 20,000 garage door accidents occur every year, the majority of them involving children. Below, learn more about the hazards of a broken garage door, and why it’s a good idea to invest in garage door [...]
Learn How to Fix a Noisy Garage Door There are many factors that can contribute to a noisy garage door. Determined what is causing the sound is the first step to eliminating the annoyance. Knowing these three parts of your noisy door will help you get on the right track to fixing your problem. 1. [...]
What's Wrong With Your Garage Door? If your garage door is on the fritz, attempting to pinpoint the problem can prove frustrating. It’s for this reason why you should enlist the help of a Raleigh garage door company like us. As a local garage door repair company, we’ve seen it all. Below, you’ll find some [...]
Though you may not realize it, your garage door plays a prominent role in the functionality of your home. With that said, it’s essential to ensure that it’s working properly. Below, you’ll find some tips on how to keep garage door problems at bay. 1. Check The Hardware Given how often your garage door is [...]
A broken garage door isn’t just irritating—it’s also a huge safety hazard. According the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, about 20,000 garage door accidents occur every year, the majority of them involving children. These heavy objects can cause serious damage when they fall on people or property, so it’s important to keep them well-maintained and [...]
You don’t have to have an expensive luxury car to fall prey to car thieves. According to the FBI, hundreds of thousands of motor vehicles are stolen each year—in 2017, there were more than 756,000 nationwide car thefts. Here are some tips for keeping your vehicle, and your home, safe and secure. Always Lock Your Car [...]
Even if you’re a seasoned DIY-er, there are some home repair jobs that just aren’t worth the time, money, or risk. Below are some home maintenance jobs which require a trained professional. Major Electrical Work Depending on your skill and experience, it might be o.k. to try a small electrical project, like hooking up a [...]