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10 Misconceptions About Garage Door Repair

In an attempt to save money, many homeowners choose to take on the task of home repairs even when they don’t know what to do. While this may work for a leaky faucet or even a clogged toilet, the ease of a DIY garage door repair is a common misconception. Before you attempt to repair… Continue reading 10 Misconceptions About Garage Door Repair

If You Use Your Garage Door Instead Of Your Front Door, It’s A Great Idea To Get A Yearly Tune Up

A large percentage of people have replaced the front door as the primary entrance to their home and instead use the garage door. The garage offers a higher level of convenience for entering the house particularly if it is snowing, raining, or if you have groceries to unload and not to mention if you park… Continue reading If You Use Your Garage Door Instead Of Your Front Door, It’s A Great Idea To Get A Yearly Tune Up

Have A Noisy Garage Door? It Might Be Time For New Rollers

Garage door rollers are a key component for an efficient garage door system. They are used to attach the door to the tracks allowing it to open and close smoothly. Garage door rollers in good working condition help to ensure that the garage door remains quiet while operating smoothly and safely. If your garage door… Continue reading Have A Noisy Garage Door? It Might Be Time For New Rollers

How To Choose The Best Garage Door Style For Your Home

When looking to replace a garage door, homeowners are often unsure of the best style to fit the design of the home. A garage door can play a significant role in the curb appeal of a house and as such is a vital part of the exterior appearance of a home. Thankfully, there is a… Continue reading How To Choose The Best Garage Door Style For Your Home

Internet Capabilities For Monitoring Your Garage Door

In this day and age, modern technology extends even to garage door systems. Internet capabilities provide unique advantages for a garage door system and can also be affordable. LiftMaster’s Internet Gateway with M-Q Technology is an inexpensive, yet highly advanced garage door opener option that allows you to monitor and secure your garage door from… Continue reading Internet Capabilities For Monitoring Your Garage Door

Yearly Garage Door Maintenance Will Keep Your Garage Door Quiet And Safer

Homeowners often overlook yearly maintenance for their garage door. However, taking proper care of your home’s garage door is extremely beneficial and helps to prevent expensive repairs and replacements. Among the many advantages of yearly garage door maintenance, it most importantly ensures that your garage door is operating safely and securely.   At Universal Garage… Continue reading Yearly Garage Door Maintenance Will Keep Your Garage Door Quiet And Safer

Garage Doors Can Update The Look Of Your Home

Garage doors can significantly impact the look of your home. A worn, rusted, broken or cracked garage door will cause your home to look outdated or poorly cared of.  A garage door makes up almost 40% of the front facade of your home; replacing a broken or unsightly garage door can dramatically enhance the style… Continue reading Garage Doors Can Update The Look Of Your Home

Importance Of Replacing Weather Seal For Your Garage Door

A garage door that is properly installed by an experienced technician will be installed with an important weather seal. Over time, this seal can crack, gap or even break off, thereby becoming useless. Unfortunately, many homeowners will neglect to replace a weather seal simply because they are able to continue using their garage door. Replacing… Continue reading Importance Of Replacing Weather Seal For Your Garage Door

Smartphone Technology For Your Garage Door

Garage doors are traditionally operated either through a remote or manually from the side of the door, however recent developments in technology now allow you to operate your garage from your smartphone. Smartphone applications for garage doors provide numerous benefits, which is why our experienced team at Universal Garage Door Repair encourage homeowners to invest… Continue reading Smartphone Technology For Your Garage Door