The worst ideas in the world start as good intentions. This is certainly true with pet doors installed in a garage. You want your beloved pet to roam freely, be able to experience the outside and the shelter of the garage at the same time. But there are other threats you probably haven’t considered. Risk […]
Noisy Garage Door? 6 Steps to Quiet It Down
Is your garage door super noisy? Don’t worry. Chances are you don’t need a new door. There are several simple DIY fixes you can do so it opens smoothly and quietly. From anti-vibration pads to oiling the rusty parts to tighten down any loose bolts, there are many solutions to noisy garage doors you can […]
Sticky Garage Door? How to Fix It
Did your garage door suddenly become hard to move? Is it stuck in a mid-open position? We understand the concern. You might think this is an expensive repair. The good news is that’s not likely the case. It’s actually quite fixable. Most likely, the problem is your garage door track — an overlooked garage door […]
DIY Garage Door Repair 101: Replacing the Garage Door Bottom Seal
How’s Your garage door weatherstripping? This time of year in El Dorado Hills, California is the perfect time to address any weatherstripping issues. When the stranger asks the homedweller why he doesn’t fix his leaky roof — “Well, right now it’s raining too hard. And when the sun’s shining, it don’t leak!” Replace garage door […]
How Often Should I Replace My Garage Door Chain?
We get this question pretty often from our customers in El Dorado Hills, California. And although the average lifespan of a chain is about 15 years, the answer isn’t exactly a simple 15. There are many factors to consider. How often is your garage door open or closed? Opening and closing a door puts wear […]
Thinking of Installing a New Garage Door with Windows? Here are the Pros and Cons
Thinking about installing a garage door? It’s an important decision with lots of choices. There are so many options available! Should you get a wooden door, a wood composite door or a steel or aluminum door? Should it be insulated? Should the garage door have extension or torsion springs? What color do you want it […]
4 Tricks to Protect Your Garage & Save on Repair Costs
Broken garage doors are no fun. Sometimes the repair is easy and doesn’t cost much — you may even be able to do it yourself. Other times the issue is more expensive and you’ll need to hire a professional service. Considering how many times you use a garage door — 3 times a day on […]
4 Reasons You May Need New Garge Door Weatherstripping
Most people are barely aware there’s weatherstripping on the bottom of their garage door at all. It’s one of the most overlooked components of the entire door. Typically, it’s not until rain and leaves from flood debris start pouring into their garage that they decide to inspect it. Weatherstripping runs along the bottom of the […]
Think It Might Flood? How to Protect Your Garage
If you live in El Dorado Hills, you know it can in California like something out of the Old Testament. Sure, it can be feast or famine, drought or deluge, but when it rains it pours as the saying goes. How do you protect your garage from flooding? That’s a good question — and one […]
Installing a New Garage Door? Here’s What It Costs
You might not realize it, but chances are you use your garage door more than any other door in the house — including the front door. After all, it’s the biggest door in your home. And because of this very reason, it’s central to your security. Your door safeguards not only your home but also […]