Don’t Neglect Your Home’s Most Important Door

When I was growing up, a thief broke into our garage and stole my father's tool set. He loved doing handy work around the house and even helped others repair their homes for free, and I was just as heartbroken as he was about the theft. We promptly replaced our garage door after speaking with a garage door expert about which doors were the hardest to break into. As an adult, I now take meticulous care of my garage door and always have it repaired when needed. I know that so many people don't realize just how important it is to make sure the most important door to their home is in good shape to keep them safe, so I decided to start a blog to share my garage door safety and maintenance tips. I hope my tips can help you keep your family safer!

2020

Should You Insulate Your Garage Door?

11 December 2020

With winter steadily marching on, it's the perfect time to consider ways to improve your home's energy efficiency. Reducing your heating losses can save you money on energy bills while also helping the environment. For most people, these steps usually include fixing drafts around doors and windows, but what about your garage door? As it turns out, uninsulated garage doors can be a significant source of potential trouble. This article will help you decide if you should consider adding insulation to your existing door or even replace it with an insulated version.
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3 Reasons Your Garage Door Remote Isn't Working

8 September 2020

Your garage door remote allows you to easily open your garage door without having to go through the labor-intensive process of manually opening your garage door. If your garage door remote isn't working properly, there are a few things you can troubleshoot before you call in the experts. Reason #1: Dead Battery The most common reason why a garage door remote stops working is simply that the battery has died. The batteries inside of a remote often last for years, as the remote requires very little energy.
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