Archive: September 2024
Preventing Rust and Corrosion in Metal Gates Isn’t Always Easy
Metal gates are a common choice for both residential and commercial properties. This is due to their well-known reputation for being strong and durable. One of the major downsides to metal is that exposure to the elements can lead to rust and corrosion. These ailments
DIY Garage Door Maintenance: Fixing a Broken Hinge
The hinges on your garage door keep your panel together and help it operate smoothly. Over time, your garage door hinges and brackets may become worn out and require replacement. If you’re interested in DIY garage door repair, hinges aren’t too difficult to replace. But
Garage Door Weather Stripping for Homeowners
How’s your weather stripping looking? Admit it — you probably have no idea. Garage door weatherstripping is probably the most overlooked garage door repair. In fact, very few people replace it as often as they should. And that’s a shame because cracked and brittle weatherstripping
How Long Does Can a Garage Door Last?
Regular garage door maintenance goes a long way. It helps your door last longer, perform better, and function safely. It also helps to control the costs of garage door repair by being proactive, and helps to minimize the need for emergency garage door repair. But
Garage Door Safety and Why It’s So Important
If you had to ask us what one of the most neglected areas of a home is, we’d say a garage door. Think about it – when was the last time you had a garage door inspection? Most home and business owners are simply used
Understanding Proper Lubrication of Garage Parts
Your garage door’s infrastructure has a lot of moving metal parts that work together with the garage door opener to lift and lower the door, probably thousands of times per year. And as we all know, metal moving parts need lubricated every so often; it
How to Keep Your Garage Door Functional
One of the biggest reasons we receive broken garage door service calls is due failing garage door parts. Sometimes breakdowns happen and there’s nothing you can do about it. But on the other hand, sometimes the breakdown is preventable. That’s what we’d like to talk
Dealing with a Noisy Garage Door
If your garage door won’t open, don’t panic. Sometimes it’s an easy fix that you can do on your own. To be honest, most times we get calls about a garage door that won’t open, it’s not broken at all. So before you decide to
Repairing Loose Garage Door Screws
Assess the Condition of Your Garage Door Components If you’ve been using your new garage door for a few years without performing a tune-up, chances are there’s a few screws that need tightening or replacement. Screws, nuts, and bolts are all prone to loosen up
Garage Door Maintenance Tips for Keeping Your Door in Great Shape
It’s summertime, which means you’ll probably be using your garage door a lot more. Summertime parties, families enjoying the weather, kids coming and going with the bustling summertime activities — these are reasons our garages tend to get used more often during the summertime. Consider