Your garage door no matter what style you have should be rolling up on a set of tracks. The tracks are installed in a manner to handle the door opening and closing on a regular basis. That does not mean that there will not be a problem at some point. If you notice that your…
Your garage door is a vulnerable point of attack for thieves. Hackers use ways to compromise the security of the technology that seems safe, like the openers for your garage door. If thieves can access your garage, they have a hidden place to go through your things or gain access to your home, all sheltered…
When it comes to your garage door there are lots of moving parts and heavy items. That means that the garage door can have several areas that could be damaged or in need of repair. The main parts of the door that most people are aware of are the panels, motor, photo eye sensors, tracks…
When it comes time to look for a replacement garage door for your home, one thing you want to know among the other useful information is the proper size. Measuring your garage door is fairly easy with the right approach. Knowing the proper measurements, especially if your garage door is custom made, can ensure a…
There are few things that are not impacted by consistent weather conditions and garage doors are not the exception. Considering that the garage door is the biggest moving part of your home and more than likely the most frequently used door, the abuse it already endures is enough to ensure you get routine maintenance. But…
For loud or noisy garage doors, a quick remedy to help reduce all of that commotion is to simply lubricate your garage door. However you don’t want to do any guess work when it comes to lubricating a garage door and its operating systems. By not lubricating a garage door correctly or using the correct…
The largest moving part on a home is the garage door. It is a huge and heavy object that moves up and down when the motor is engaged. The door has known to injure and even kill people when caution is not used. They have also damaged many items that include bikes and cars. That…
The elements can do a number on your garage door and the scorching hot summers in Las Vegas can quickly fade out the finish. If you want to give your garage door a fresh new look, you can stain it. It doesn’t take a lot of money and with the right prep work you can…
Many garage doors have windows to allow a little bit of natural light to fill your otherwise very dark garage. As great as these windows are, in most cases it may seem rather bothersome to replace a garage door window when it breaks. However, regardless of what caused the window to break, you will want…
The garage door has many parts that allow proper function. Weather stripping is one component not necessarily required in order to function properly, but it is one that attributes to the efficiency. The weather stripping primary function is to keep the cold weather, rain, and snow as well as pests, dirt, and debris out of…
