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Archive: January 2026

Garage Door Repair DIY: Adjusting Your Garage Door’s Cables

01/22/2026

The cables on your garage door are a crucial safety feature. They help maintain balance and stability for your overhead door, while also acting as a backup in case your torsion springs fail. Torsion springs do the heavy lifting in opening and closing your garage

Garage Door Repair DIY: Is It Worth the Risk?

10/9/2025

DIY projects can be fun, educational, and cost-saving. Many homeowners love the idea of fixing things themselves and taking pride in a weekend repair. But when it comes to garage door repair, the stakes are higher than most other home improvements. A garage door is

Your Garage Door: The Unsung Hero of Your Home

03/27/2025

Every homeowner has a never-ending list of maintenance projects. Whether it’s replacing a furnace, upgrading a security system, or fixing a leaky sink, there’s always something that needs attention. However, one essential part of your home that often gets overlooked is your garage door—a system

Should You DIY Your Garage Door Repair? The Risks vs. Hiring a Pro

02/26/2024

Your garage door is a vital part of your home’s security and functionality. It safeguards your car, provides convenient access, and even contributes to your curb appeal. But when your garage door malfunctions, the urge to tackle a DIY repair can be tempting. However, before

Need-to-Know Garage Door Terminology

04/18/2022

As long as it’s safe, we’re always here for some pro tips on fixing your garage door yourself. But, just like anything, the field of garage doors and garage door openers has its own set of field-specific terms that can get confusing if you don’t

How to Make an Airtight Seal on Your Garage Door

01/18/2021

To some degree, every garage has it’s issues with dirt, water, and mouse droppings. But these problems can become especially bad if your garage door bottom seal is worn out. During rainstorms, it can let in water and dirt. It can also be an entry

Tips to Preventing Critters from Infesting Your Garage

06/22/2020

Is your garage a cockroach AirBNB? Maybe — and those disgusting little pests don’t even need to sign a contract. Your garage is a warm and inviting place. That makes it susceptible to an infestation by all sorts of creatures — snakes, mice or rats,

Garage Door Bottom Seal Repair: DIY or Professional Repair?

06/8/2020

Granted, repairing your garage door bottom seal isn’t dangerous work, and it’s not difficult either. It’s not like replacing a garage door spring, balancing a garage door, or installing a brand new garage door — jobs that absolutely require the expertise of a professional to

DIY Garage Door Repair: Step By Step Guide to Painting Your Door

07/16/2018

Is your garage door an eye sore? Since a garage door is the largest facing feature on a home, it really sets the tone when it comes to curb appeal. An unattractive garage door doesn’t just make you an embarrassment to the neighbors — it

Improve the Security of Your Home with These 5 DIY Garage Door Repairs

07/9/2018

Most people don’t realize it, but thieves look towards garage doors as an opportunity. Not only is the garage door the biggest door in your house, but once the burglar is inside your garage door, they are hidden from sight. This gives them the necessary

Do You Need to Repair Garage Door Spring?

Garage door springs have a cycle value, usually between 10,000 to 20,000 uses, and will need repaired or more precisely replaced from time to time. Considering a garage door goes up and down 3 or 4 times per a day, it’s easy to see how you could go through a pair of springs in several years. There are generally two types of springs for home garage doors: torsion and tension. Mounted to a metal rod that runs parallel to the door, torsion springs are heavy-duty components that load with a twisting action. Extension springs are usually lighter and run perpendicular to the door above the horizontal portions of the door tracks. They get their tension by stretching out and are usually secured with a safety cable. Always call a professional when fixing garage door springs. There is an extreme risk of bodily injury if you don’t know what you’re doing.