Halting Heat Loss In Your Garage

When the temperature begins to dip during the colder winter months, your garage can become a source of heat loss for your home. If you are looking for a simple way to reduce the amount of money you spend on utilities each month, bringing garage heat loss to a halt can be a viable solution. Insulating your garage door is one easy way to prevent heat from escaping through your garage.…

Pros And Cons Of A Screw Drive Vs. Chain Drive Garage Door Opener

Garage door openers are motorized drive systems that include a pulley of some sort that runs along the ceiling of your garage and attaches to the rear of the door for lifting. Different styles of openers exist that mainly differ in the type of pulley system used. A chain drive system and a belt drive system both include a chain or belt pulley that moves through a metal track in the ceiling.…

Pros And Cons Of Different Garage Door Drive Mechanisms

Your automatic garage door has two different types of openers: the remote you keep in the car to open the door and the actual drive mechanism that pulls the door upwards so that it physically opens. When considering a new garage door purchase, drive mechanism selection can become one of the major decisions in both the price, noise, and maintenance level of the door. There are three main types of garage door drive mechanisms and each has its own pros and cons.…

What Goes Up Must Come Down: 3 Problems That Might Interfere With Your Garage Door

You rely on your garage door to get you into your garage quickly. This is particularly important during inclement weather. If your garage door doesn’t open when you press the button on your remote control, you know you have a problem that needs to be addressed. Even with proper maintenance, your garage door can still experience minor problems. Here are just a few of the minor issues that can prevent your door from operating properly.…

Winter's Almost Here; 3 Steps To Prepare Your Garage Door Opener

Winter is just about here. Time for rain, snow and all other manner of inclement weather. Now’s the time to make sure your garage door opener is operating properly. If it’s not, you could find yourself stuck outside in the cold. Here’s a quick guide for some simple garage door maintenance you can take care of yourself. Wash It Each time your garage door opens or closes, it leaves trace amounts of grease along the tracks.…

The Best Choices of Garage Doors

Garage Doors are the centerpiece of the front of your home. They protect your cars from the outdoors. They protect your families from intruders. Also, they establish a certain look that you want to have for your home. For all these reasons and more, it is important to have a garage door that you and your family enjoy. Steel Steel is a classic material. It is hard to go wrong with steel.…

How To Make Your Garage Work For You

Have you neglected your garage because you’re so focused on things that need your attention inside your home? Of course, that’s easy to do since you spend so much time inside your home. If you’ve been procrastinating a garage redo, consider using this summer to get things in proper repair. Take Inventory - Consider having a family meeting where you talk with your spouse and your children about your goal of getting your garage in order.…

4 Tips To Protect Your Home From Hurricane Damage

Hurricane season is right around the corner, so now is the time to think about measures you can take to protect your home from a catastrophic storm. You may be lucky enough not to be in the path of a hurricane this season, but if you live in a hurricane zone it is better to plan ahead than just keep your fingers crossed and hope for the best. Use the following tips to help protect your home from damage from a hurricane:…

3 Tips For Avoiding Injuries With Garage Doors

Garage doors are extremely heavy, and if they pop off their tracks they can be unpredictable. One of the best things that you can do for your family is to be proactive about maintaining your garage door to head off any potential injuries. With just a few simple steps you can make sure that your door is in good working order. Look at the Door and the Tracks Make it a habit to go out and look at the door regularly.…

Garage Door Troubleshooting: Tension Springs And The Issues They Cause

When your garage door is working as it should, you probably don’t give much thought to what makes it run smoothly. When it starts to act up, however, it’s important to understand the door’s mechanisms so you can properly address the issue. Below are three common garage door problems, all having to do with the tension springs. Problem #1: The Garage Door is Unaligned   There are two possible things that could be causing this problem.…