7 Ways To Protect Your Garage Door During The Hurricane Season

The approach of hurricane season means that homeowners need to start planning now for possible dangerous weather conditions. Your garage door is one of the points in your home that could allow in high winds and heavy rains that could damage your home. Therefore, it is important that you take steps before bad weather strikes to secure your garage doors. Here are just a few things you can do. Check the local wind-load requirements. [Read More]

Simple Garage Door Repairs You Can Do Yourself

Garage door opener repair can typically be handled by an expert technician. However, if you would like to try to resolve some garage door opener problems yourself, there are some repairs you can do. Here are some of the more common and easiest repairs to do on your own. Check and Grease the Chain Most garage door openers operate on a chain and pulley system. Get up on a ladder and inspect the chain. [Read More]

It's An Open And Shut Case: 3 Tips To Get Your Garage Door Ready For Warm-Weather Use

Summer is finally on its way. The cold temperatures will be gone before you know it. Now's the time to get your garage door ready for the change. Taking care of a few maintenance issues will help ensure that your garage door is fully operational throughout the summer. Here are three steps you'll need to take to transition your garage door from cold to warm weather. Clean the Tracks If it's been a while since your garage door received a thorough cleaning, the first thing you'll need to do is clean the tracks. [Read More]

Filling In A Crevice In Your Wooden Garage Door Panel

If you had a mishap occur where you had bumped one of the wooden panels in your garage door with another item, causing an indented portion to appear as a result, you will most likely want to make necessary repairs to improve your door's appearance. An indentation can be patched so it is not noticed by those viewing your door. Here are some steps you can follow when making a garage door panel repair on your own. [Read More]