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Here’s a DIY Garage Dent Repair Trick Anyone Can Do!

A Quick Tip for Resolving Garage Door Dents Nobody likes an unsightly dent in their door, especially if they’re brand-new garage doors. Before you pick up the phone and call for help, give this neat little trick a try. Prepare Materials: Gather a sponge, soap, water, aluminum foil, a can of air, and a heat […]

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Have You Organized Your Garage This Year?

It’s Garage Spring Cleaning Time! Spring cleaning is here and there’s no better time to get your garage organized. We know you’ve been putting this one off for awhile, but there’s no better time than now! The easiest way to organize your garage is to keep it simple. Start by making a pile of everything […]

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Exciting Remodeling Ideas for Your Garage Space

5 Ideas for a Complete Garage Makeover If you’re like most families, your garage is a place of clutter. Old yard decorations, long-forgotten tools, unknown critters lurking in corners – all perfectly normal signs that you’re a regular garage owner. But let’s be real for a moment. Most of us don’t have an icky garage […]

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The Worst Place Possible to Leave a Garage Remote

Prevent Theft By Safeguarding Your Garage Door Remote Thieves are particularly attentive to details we tend to not think so much about. One bad habit that could result in both a garage and home break-in is leaving your garage door remote clipped to the visor in your car. Conceal Your Door Opener’s Remote Would you hang the […]

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Check out This Sweet Garage Door Art!

Cool Ideas for Painting Your Garage in 2016 Art can be a fun and affordable way to spice up a boring garage door. Check out these amazing and sometimes scary designs that will truly make your door stand out! You can do this at home with some quick and easy ideas here! A Whimsical Mural Can Be […]

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Follow These Steps to Keep Your Garage Door in Great Shape

How to Properly Maintain Your Garage Door Important Maintenance Tips For Your Door Do you remember the last time you performed routine maintenance on your garage door? If not, then you’re past due for some routine tune-ups. While it’s usually a good idea to hire a garage door repair company to tune-up your door, you […]

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How Often Does Your Garage Door Require Maintenance?

The Benefits of Frequent Garage Door Inspections When it comes to garage door maintenance, it’s easy to slack and put it off for another day. However, a poorly maintained garage door is a dangerous one. Periodic inspections allow you to prevent problems before with occur, and it keeps your family safe. So how often should […]

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Garage Door Insulation: Polyurethane or Polystyrene?

Choosing the Best Insulating Material for Your Garage High temperature is no stranger to the residents of El Dorado Hills. Sunshine and warmth are nice but when it comes to garages, it can be uncomfortable. If you’re not ready to spend money on new garage doors, then a DIY insulation kit might just be the […]

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Don’t Lubricate This Important Garage Door Part

Why Lubricating the Tracks on Your Garage Door Is a Bad Idea Consistent lubrication is one of the best ways to maintain your garage door. Best part about it: you can do it by yourself – no repair service needed. Your overhead door can last a lot longer if you spend time maintaining it and […]

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Make Sure Your Tracks are Aligned to Prevent Door Off Track

One way to prevent your door from coming off track is to make sure your tracks are in perfect alignment. From time to time, spot check your garage door tracks to make sure they are straight. Using a ruler against a straight edge of the garage — say a side door or some trim work — is a good way to ensure an absolutely straight line. If the tracks are not straight, unscrew the top bolt of the tracks and reposition them until they are. It’s a quick and easy DIY garage door repair that can save you a lot of headache — not to mention expensive damage to your garage door. If a door comes off its tracks, it’s a serious inconvenience. You need to stop using it right away. Forcing a jammed door can cause expensive damage to the door and the track. It also risks serious bodily injury.