Garage doors are valuable, and important, aspects of your home and should be treated as such when they start acting out of the norm. Would you take the time to fix your front door if it was busted? Keeping your garage door repaired is at least as important for the security of your home, and […]
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Instantly Weather Proof Your Garage Door
If you live in our region of Northern California, also known as Norcal, you’re definitely familiar with the seasons. Known for our wine region due to a Mediterranean climate, the seasons can change from damp wet winters to hot dry summers. California is a very large state and thus SoCal weather is more desert like […]
Easy Garage Repairs to Cut Your Energy Bill & Save Money
Going green usually means making lifestyle changes that are good for the earth. But the flip side is that you can save money too. When it comes to your garage and garage door, there are several changes you can make that are friendly for the environment as well as your electric bill. Here are a […]
DIY Garage Door Repair 101: Replacing the Garage Door Bottom Seal
Are you ready for hurricane season in El Dorado Hills, California? And by that we mean how’s your garage door bottom seal? It’s the strip of rubber on the bottom of your garage door that often gets overlooked. It actually provides a very important job — keeping out water, debris, and rodents from your garage, […]
May the Force Be With You: Adjusting the Force of a Garage Door
Like a fine musical instrument, a garage door needs to be in tune. Too much force can cause your door to close with too much power, which can damage the door and cause injury. It’s important to tune the force so it is just right — not too much or too little. You can tune […]
5 DIY Garage Door Repairs to Cut Your Energy Costs
After California suffered its worst wildfire year in history, the realities of climate change have become undeniable. We all want to do our part. The good news is that going green is not only great for the environment — it does wonders for your budget. By making your garage door more environmentally friendly, you’ll spend […]
3 Risks to DIY Garage Door Repair
Sure, some garage door repairs fit into the DIY category if you’re fairly handy with tools and can Google it. But remember a garage door weighs hundreds of pounds. It raises and lowers with amazing ease because of the incredible tension in your torsion springs, a withheld force that also makes them extremely dangerous. Plus, […]
Clean Your Garage and Organize Your Life in Easy Steps
Weekends are precious. When we use them as time to get work done, you want that time to count. The trouble is that much of our weekend work takes place in the garage. And if your garage isn’t clean, most of your Saturday will be spent trying to find tools and find enough room to […]