In California, electric cars these days are as hip as hipster goatees. And why not? You save a ton of money on gas and you do your part to help save the environment — a win-win for future generations as well as your household budget. So it’s not surprising that in addition to being asked […]
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Want a Longer Running Garage Door? A How-To Guide to Smooth Operation
Think about how much you depend on your garage door for security, safety, and convenience. It opens at the touch of the button so you can always store and access your car. It keeps your house secure from burglars and neighborhood thieves. It’s a several hundred pound object you use several times a day, roughly […]
A Troubleshooting Guide to Garage Door Opener Repair
Want to keep your garage door opening smoothly and safely? Maintain a well working garage door opener. That’s the machine that does all the work after all. And considering most of us use our garage doors 2 to 3 times per day, that adds up to a thousand times per year. That’s a lot of […]
A Step by Step Guide to Repairing a Damaged Garage Door Panel
Sometimes it seems Murphy’s Law was invented for homeowners. If you own a garage door, at some point you’ll inevitably back into it, denting one of the panels. Or your kid may kick a soccer ball too hard, resulting in a pretty sizable dent. Or maybe one of those crazy rain storms we get in […]
A Guide to Choosing the Best Garage Door Opener Installation
Garage door openers make life more convenient, but keep in mind they are not all alike. There is a vast discrepancy when it comes to options, convenience, and price for many of the new garage door openers on the market today. Here is a brief guide on how to choose the perfect garage door opener […]
Fireproof Safety Tips for a Safer Garage
If you’re like most homeowners, your garage is multi-purpose. (That’s probably why insulated garage door installation is so popular — people aren’t just storing cars, but actually using their garages as living spaces.) Many people also use their garages for storage. But a mass number of items, especially when it comes to flammable and other […]
Never Store These 8 Items in Your Garage
Wish your garage was better organized? Join the club. In a garage industry survey, 1 in 4 people reported being frustrated with the state of their garage — and these frustrations had little to do with garage door repair. Most people use their garages for storage, and the mess gets out of hand, fast. This […]
How to Slash Your Electric Bill with New Garage Door Insulation
Who likes electric bills? As more people consider the benefits of a green home, the incentive to reduce their environmental footprint is matched by a desire to reduce their monthly spend to the electric company. The good news is you can do both quite easily with an energy efficient garage door. So if you’ve been […]
Top 6 Home Improvement Projects to Optimize Equity Value
Looking to sell your home? Don’t assume resale value is a fixed figure you have no control over. In fact, there are numerous improvements you can make that can dramatically raise your home’s equity. That’s why a home is an investment. And if you play your cards right, it’s one that can play off handsomely. […]
Geofencing & the Smart Garage Door Revolution
What is Geofencing? It’s the latest tech advancement for smart garage door installations. Geofencing creates a virtual geographic boundary defined by GPS or RFID technology. It then performs a set of actions, issues alerts, or helps you manage smart routines. Many people who have smart garage door openers installed are using geofencing to automatically open […]