Keeping Your Garage Door Working

3 Tips To Avoid Common Garage Door Repairs With Simple Care And Maintenance

8 February 2018

In modern homes, the garage door gets used a lot, and things can break. Usually, garage door problems are avoided by simple maintenance and responsible use. There are some problems that you may not be able to avoid, such as a chain or cable breaking or noisy operation. Here are some tips to help you identify and avoid common garage door problems and costly repairs: 1. Noisy Garage Door Operation and Simple Lubrication Solution

What Should You Do When Your Garage Door Isn't Opening Smoothly?

10 July 2017

You don't think much about your garage door until you notice it isn't operating quite right. There are several reasons why your home's garage door may not be opening and closing smoothly. Here's a rundown of the most common issues. 1. The track is bent. The track that your door travels up and down -- sometimes several times a day -- can become warped over time or if it's hit by something.

4 Different Materials To Consider For Your Next Garage Door

25 June 2017

If you need a new garage door, make sure that you think carefully about what type of material that you want to make your garage door out of. Here are four different material options for your next garage door. #1 Vinyl Vinyl garage doors are great because they are so strong. They are extremely durable garage doors and will not easily be broken by someone hitting it or running into it.

Two Signs That It's Time For A New Garage Door

13 June 2017

If you have a garage attached to your home, it likely gets quite a bit of usage. You might lift and lower your garage on a daily basis so that you're able to get in and out of the house with ease. However, as much as you might make use of your garage door, it's quite easy to neglect it. You might not be putting oil on the joints and hinges like you should and might even have let the garage go to such an extent that it's on the verge of disrepair.

Five Things To Consider When Having A Large Garage Door Added To A Storage Bay

25 May 2017

When you own a construction company, there are often large, oversized pieces of equipment that you will need to store from time to time. You can have a large bay created to store the equipment in, but you need to be sure to have the right door added to the bay to ensure that the equipment is easy to get in and out of it. The guide below walks you through a few things to consider when choosing a garage door for a large storage bay.

How To Update Your Garage Door With Paint

23 May 2017

Garage doors aren't cheap. Depending on the type you want to purchase, you could end up spending hundreds of dollars on a brand new door. If your garage doors are still in good shape, you can update them to give them a new look and save you some money. Follow the instructions and tips below to help update your garage doors. Tools And Materials For The Job: Exterior latex paint (whatever color you prefer) or gel stain (for a wooden look) Paintbrushes Foam rollers and extensions Ladder Painter's tape Drop cloth Pressure washer TSP cleaner Instructions:

3 Factors That Can Affect The Cost Of A New Garage Door

15 May 2017

Having access to an automatic garage door allows you to fully enjoy the convenience and protection provided by a garage space. If your garage door is in poor condition, you may be thinking about replacing it with a newer door in the near future. Estimating the cost of a new garage door can seem challenging, but identifying some of the key factors that influence price will help you accurately estimate the cost of replacing an outdated door.

Four Ways to Reduce the Noise Level When Operating Your Garage Door

5 May 2017

Noisy garage doors can be annoying, but homeowners shouldn't feel like they have to live with the clatter and clanging. Below are four things you can do to reduce the noise produced by a loud garage door. Lubricate Appropriately Garage door lubrication is a sensitive issue, because many homeowners fail to use the correct lubricants on their doors. Lubricants designed for protecting metal surfaces from rust can make the problem worse by displacing heavier oils and grease.