A few months ago, I saw a piece on the local news about how thieves were breaking into houses near my neighborhood. They were getting in through the garages of the homes that they were invading. I decided then that I needed to secure my home a little better. So, I began looking into ways to secure my garage door. I found out how to use plastic cable ties to thwart anyone from opening the emergency release, and I made sure to take proper precautions by not leaving my garage door opener in the car. I also looked into having a keypad installed by the door, so that you would need a password to enter instead of just a signal. I started this blog because I want to help other people make their homes more secure as well.
Posted on: 21 June 2016
While picking the perfect garage door can be difficult, finding the right opener can be its own event. Here are some tips to find a great garage door opener easily.
Three Different Systems
There are three systems that are popular for a garage door opener. The most common is called the chain drive. Since the doors are lifted using a heavy chain, this type of opener is great for just about any type of door.
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Posted on: 15 October 2015
One of the most common garage door malfunctions occurs when a door isn't closing or staying closed. This can happen for a variety of reasons. Knowing why a garage door won't close can sometimes allow homeowners to fix the problem themselves without having to call on the services of a technician.
The following are five of the most common reasons why a garage door won't close:
Faulty wiring
If problems arise in the wiring of a garage door opener's photo cells, the electrical impulse that tells the garage door to close can fail.
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Posted on: 8 April 2015
Turning your garage into a play area is an awesome idea, especially if you currently aren't using it for your vehicles. This allows you to add onto your home without having to worry about too much of an extra cost. It is also a large area that can be made safe and fun for your kids, grandkids, or even yourself to play in.
There are certain things that you can do to make your garage conversion into a play room as successful as possible.
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Posted on: 3 March 2015
When your garage door is working, it's very easy to forget that there is a sophisticated system at work. Your garage door opens and closes, but only because there are a number of moving parts working to allow that to happen. It is important to do some maintenance tasks so you can keep your garage door functioning well. Here are a few things you can do to keep your garage door in good shape.
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