Annual maintenance for your garage door is the best way to make sure that it works perfectly all year around. However, each season brings different weather patterns, meaning different types of maintenance for your garage door. Your garage door is the first line of defense between the elements and the items you have stored in […]
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Imagine you are sitting on your couch at night, watching television, and suddenly your garage door opens by itself. Spooky? Yes. Ghosts? Definitely not. In fact, while it is quite rare, there are several reasons that your electric garage door could open on its own: If your garage door was manufactured after 1993, it is […]
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Now that the first day of fall is upon us, the weather will start to turn cool and the rains and winds will soon follow. This can mean that the trip from the driveway into the house will be wet, slippery, and difficult. Imagine trying to wrangle all of the kids into the house during […]
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School is in session and that means that playing outside in the sun is traded in favor of sitting indoors and doing homework. This also means, the morning and even routines are more hectic because everyone is trying to get somewhere in a specific amount of time. When people become hurried, accidents happen. Getting in […]
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With all of the fun in the sun during these summer months, it is difficult to start thinking about getting ready for fall. But, with the air quality the way it has been this is the perfect time to set aside a few hours for the final bit of garage door maintenance before the rainy […]
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During the summer months it is typical for homeowners to work on various home improvement projects. Things like adding a deck and repairing skylights are common on the to-do list. But, what about painting the garage door? This is one of the fastest and most impactful ways that you can improve your home’s curb appeal. […]
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Now is the time of year when summer storms land sporadically and bring with them intense thunder and lightning storms. It is no secret how dangerous lightning can be in starting forest fires but, did you know that one in every 200 homes will be struck by lightning each year? Your garage door opener is […]
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During these hot summer months it is not unusual for the temperature in your garage to be a few degrees hotter than the outside temperature. A hot garage is not only bad for the items you have stored in your garage, it can also be damaging to your garage door and its mechanisms. Here are […]
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With the summer heat upon us many folks are stocking up on sunscreen and visors and thinking of ways to spend time outdoors enjoying the nice weather – without the pain of a sunburn. But, did you know that your garage door also suffers in the hot summer sun? Here are some ways that your […]
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The last few rainstorms of spring are winding down and the hot weather is nearly here for good. This is the perfect time of the year to make sure that your garage door is ready for the hot summer weather. You may notice some repairs that need to be done after the icy fall and […]
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