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 [...]
How to tell if it’s time to move on from your old garage door. With garage door issues, it’s good to know whether to repair or replace. Here are some tips that can help you decide which option is most cost-effective. Old Age If your garage door has been treated well, it should be replaced after about [...]
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 [...]
Whenever you schedule a regular garage door maintenance and garage door repair in Raleigh, you will significantly extend the life of your garage door. If you hire an experienced garage door repairman to perform professional services, you will not have to pay for high-priced garage door replacement services. Quick Guide to Garage Door Repair & Maintenance [...]
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. [...]
If you lift up your garage door and then let it drop, the door should rise smoothly and come to rest about three or four feet above the ground. If you struggle to lift it, or if it drops all the way to the ground, that’s a sign that it’s in need of some maintenance. [...]
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 [...]
The trees are budding, flowers are blooming, and there’s a warm breeze in the air. We’ve officially made it to spring, which means now’s the perfect time to tidy up and repair the damage from winter storms! Below are some essential home improvement projects that can give your home a big boost in curb appeal. [...]
Few things are more annoying than jumping into your car, hitting the garage door opener, and sitting there waiting for a response that doesn’t come. Fortunately, there are many reasons a garage door won’t open that has nothing to do with the torsion springs, cable, or other mechanical issues. Below are some troubleshooting tips that [...]