Older Homes, Attached Garages, and When Historic Charm isn’t so Charming
Any city with a history dating back more than a century has an array of homes with (what we now consider) strange garage configurations. Maybe it’s a totally different building behind the house, or a two-story building with a separate drive (both of which are
Mitigating the Effects of the Pacific Coast’s Notorious Rainy Seasons
Whether you live in the Sacramento area or the Seattle, WA area, you’ve definitely noticed there are seasons where it just never seems to stop raining. In Washington, the rainy seasons are primarily in the Spring and in the Fall; it’s raining in Seattle about
Garage Door Security Guidelines
We are all concerned about our home’s security to some extent, whether it’s because of the neighborhood we live in, how rural or urban our address is, or just our general personal preferences. And when we think about home security, we often think of things
The Devastation of California’s Ever Increasing Wildfires
In recent years, climate change and ground water debts have made California more susceptible to wildfires than ever. According to the state’s statistics, there were over 9,900 incidents in 2020 that burned a total of 4.26 million acres and damaged or destroyed well over 10,000
How to Choose the Right Torsion Spring to Fit Your Needs
Your garage door springs should survive 10,000-20,000 cycles before they wear down and break, but when a garage door is “on the fritz,” it’s usually a spring’s fault. Attempting to repair or replace garage door springs can be a dangerous job, and it’s usually not
Chamberlain’s New “Pet Portal” Is a Safe and Smart Doggy Door Option
While most garage door brands have “smart” options, we decided to zero in on Chamberlain’s latest offerings, since their new “MyQ Pet Portal” made such a splash at this year’s CES (Consumer Electronics Show). In the tech world, “smart” originally derived from the acronym “Self-Monitoring,