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Newest Technology for Garage Door Openers

Many people greeted the arrival of 2015 with fond memories of Back to the Future. We don’t have hoverboards and automatically drying clothes yet, but we do have technology that makes some of our simplest everyday tasks much easier. One example lies in garage door technology. Today, we’ll highlight some of the most recent developments… Continue reading Newest Technology for Garage Door Openers

Why You Should Hire a Professional to Do Garage Door Work

Americans are largely independent people and many feel the need to prove their independence by completing do-it-yourself projects. Some people are especially vulnerable to this when it comes to household projects such as servicing a garage door. In reality, garage door repair is dangerous and should be left to professionals for three great reasons. Heavy… Continue reading Why You Should Hire a Professional to Do Garage Door Work

The 3 Benefits of Garage Door Weather Seals

Garages, while designed for parking cars, serve a much larger purpose in most households. Not only is it a form of protection for your vehicles, but it can also act as a storage unit, gym, office, or game room. Regardless of how you use your garage, using weather seal to protect it from the elements… Continue reading The 3 Benefits of Garage Door Weather Seals

The Value of Yearly Garage Door Maintenance

Regular maintenance is a way of life. There are bi-annual teeth cleanings, monthly landscaping, weekly house cleaning, annual doctor checkups, and more. While your calendar is booked full of appointments like these, do you have a garage door tune up on the books? Annual Garage Door Maintenance Contrary to what you might believe, garage doors… Continue reading The Value of Yearly Garage Door Maintenance

Secure Your Home from the Palm of Your Hand

Smartphones and mobile technology are truly changing the way we live, work, and play. Whether it’s the ability to video chat with a person in China or play entertaining games while waiting on a flight in New York, your smartphone is capable of many things. Surprisingly, experts believe we are only scraping the surface of… Continue reading Secure Your Home from the Palm of Your Hand

The Risk of Injury and Death Caused by Garage Doors

When taking safety precautions around the home, people often think of smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and electrical outlet covers. While these are all crucial to the safety and security of any household, one of the biggest risks is unfortunately often overlooked. Garage doors have caused multiple deaths per year – commonly to children. Furthermore, they… Continue reading The Risk of Injury and Death Caused by Garage Doors

Your Garage Door’s Yearly Maintenance Needs

Garage door maintenance is not exactly at the top of most peoples’ to-do lists. To ensure maximum life expectancy and overall safety, however, regular care is critical. Fortunately, addressing the needs of a garage door is not a complicated process. Taking the following measures only once per year will keep your garage door in prime… Continue reading Your Garage Door’s Yearly Maintenance Needs

Liftmaster’s MyQ Internet Monitored Garage Door Openers

Thanks to the wonders of the internet, Liftmaster MyQ accessories allow users to monitor and control their homes – including their garage doors – from nearly any location. Whether accessed via computer, tablet, or smartphone, this technology makes it possible to open and close your garage door with convenience and ease. If you neglected to… Continue reading Liftmaster’s MyQ Internet Monitored Garage Door Openers

Should You buy a Wooden or Steel Garage Door?

As is the case so often, the best answer to this question really depends on what you appreciate the most in a garage door.  Neither one or the other really is objectively “better,” so you have to figure out what’s most important to you and then purchase the garage door that fits your needs. Advantages… Continue reading Should You buy a Wooden or Steel Garage Door?