Understanding Garage Door Safety

Posted on: 11 April 2018
In the race to make domestic life as easy as possible, it's easy to forget that all that technology has its own issues. This has led some to scale back in terms of powered appliances and gadgets. This is often an easy decision; for example, many families have started once again hanging laundry to dry on lines in the yard instead of using tumble dryers. However, there are times when it's not so easy.
[Read More]

Posted on: 31 January 2018
It's easy to ignore your garage door until something goes wrong. However, a poorly maintained garage door is a weakened door, which becomes a huge vulnerability to your home. If you haven't been maintaining your garage door, check out these five tips for garage door maintenance, so you don't need to pay for repairs as frequently. Test the Door Annually In some cases, you may use your garage door every day, but that doesn't mean you're testing it every day.
[Read More]

Posted on: 16 November 2017
Having a garage is a useful amenity to have, but garage doors will have some important needs that must be met to keep them safe from suffering mechanical, electrical or other serious problems that could compromise its ability to work. When you are looking to keep your garage door in good working condition, you can find some fairly simple strategies to be extremely effective at helping you with this part of your house.
[Read More]

Posted on: 9 November 2017
When you open and close your garage door, does it sound like a rattlesnake has made its way into your home? Your garage door should not be shaking and rattling during operation. Luckily, you can usually fix a noisy, rattling garage door on your own without having to call the repairman. Here's how. Tighten the Screws It's possible that one loose screw or bolt is to blame for all the noise.
[Read More]