Archive: October 2020
Considering Repairing Your Garage Door Springs? What You need to Know
If you don’t give much thought to your garage door, you’re not alone. Most people take their garage doors for granted until they need to be repaired or replaced, not realizing that some simple garage door maintenance and seasonal inspections can save you time, bother,
Need to Manually Open Your Garage Door? A How-to Guide
We tend to take our automatic garage door openers for granted — like running water out of the tap until the well runs dry. When our garage doors stop working, it can suddenly feel like we’re back to shed doors and carriage houses. Do you
Noisy Garage Door? Here’s Why & How to Fix It
Every time you go to open it, you know it’s coming: Your garage door is like a high school heavy metal band that’s so out of tune. You’re driving the neighbors crazy. The hair on your arms stands up. Even your cat can’t take it
4 Tips to Having the Best Garage Door in the Neighborhood
The garage door is the largest front facing feature on your house. Why not have the best garage door in the neighborhood? Not only will it make your neighbors jealous, but your house will literally be worth more. In fact, your garage door is probably
Garage Door Repair 101: How to Prevent a Rusty Garage Door
The beauty and condition of your garage door is a big reflection not only of your home’s appeal but it’s actual worth. Curb appeal has a huge impact on home appraisal, and the garage door plays a big role. Moreover, your garage door is a
Garage Door Repair 101: How to Protect Your Garage from Flooding
Winter and spring rains can get pretty intense in Sacramento California — and that can lead to substantial flooding problems. This can result in serious mold outbreaks — as well as damage to floors and walls. It can also cause a wooden garage door to
Garage Door Bottom Seal Repair: DIY or Professional Repair?
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
How to Troubleshoot Common Garage Door Repair Issues
Most garage doors work like a charm and operate trouble-free for years. But inevitably, something will go wrong eventually. Age, user-error and general bad luck can be culprits. Most garage door problems are easily fixable, but it helps to know what’s going wrong in the
Garage Door Won’t Open? The Most Common Reasons Why
Usually, garage doors work so beautifully we tend to take them for granted — like water out of the faucet. You push a button and a several hundred pound door goes up and down, granting instant access to your garage at a whim. A garage
Thinking about a New Garage Door? 5 Signs It’s Time
An attractive and well working garage door is important. It’s one of the biggest factors in determining the value of your home. It’s also important for peace of mind, convenience, and that cozy contented feeling of owning a beautiful home. And most homeowners replace their