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Keeping Your Property Safe: 3 Security-Gate Accessories That Enhance Overall Performance

Although you might feel safe at home, the truth is that burglaries make up a majority of the crimes conducted in the U.S. A burglary happens approximately once every 18 seconds, and your house, in all honesty, is not as secure as it may seem. Be proactive and take action to install security systems that will keep burglars out. Security gates, in particular, have been known to be rather effective deterrents.…

Weigh Your Garage Door Like a Champ With These Tips

Do you know how much your garage door weighs? There’s a good chance you don’t, but you’re not alone. In many cases, not even the manufacturer of your garage door may have this information on hand. Garage door weights depend on a variety of variables, including door size, panel thickness, steel gauge and much more. You’ll need to know your garage door’s weight if you plan on replacing the extension or torsion springs, since having springs rated at the wrong weight could be dangerous.…

A Guide for Keeping Animals Out of Your Garage

If you have had problems with raccoons, stray cats, rats, or other furry friends entering your garage, you need to find a way to deter them—for good. These small animals can get into your trash or even climb up into your engine block for warmth during the night. Also, they are a hygiene and health hazard. If you have had problems with animals living, storing food, or nesting in your garage, here are some things you can do to keep them out permanently.…

5 Tips For Winterizing Your Garage

With winter in full force, temperatures are often below freezing. Preparing your home for these temperatures can keep you safe and warm and reduce the chances of accidents and damage to your home. While you are preparing your house, you should not forget to winterize your garage. Here are five easy ways you can winterize your garage, even if the cold weather has already started.  Check Your Garage Door for Potential Cold-weather Problems…

5 Reasons To Pick An Insulated Garage Door Over A Basic Model

When it comes time to invest in a new garage door, there’s more to consider than just the style and the material. Considering what’s included inside the door itself, in the form of either empty air or foam insulation, is essential to finding a garage door worth its price. Learn the five long-term benefits of an insulated garage door before you skip over this essential feature in order to save a little money upfront.…

Troubleshooting a Garage Door that Won't Move

Many people think of their automatic garage doors as a necessity to keep their cars safe from the outside elements. However, the door is rarely thought about directly until it breaks. There are a wide variety of different pieces that can stop working and cause an issue. Sometimes, you will be able to see a broken chain, a bent track, or a damaged roller. Other times, it can be hard to see the problem, like when the garage door runs for several seconds but the garage door fails to move.…

Removing Graffiti From Your Garage Door With A Solvent: What You Need To Know

Few things are more frustrating than the discovery that somebody has sprayed graffiti on your garage door. Even a relatively small ‘tag’ is unsightly and a constant reminder of vandalism, so most people want to remove all traces of the offending marks. Find out how a solvent could help you remove unwanted graffiti from your garage door, and learn how best to use these chemicals to deal with this unsightly problem.…

How To Make A Snappy Recovery From Garage Door Cable Failure

It’s no fun getting stuck in your own garage, but that’s exactly what could happen if your garage door cable suddenly decides to give out. As with any other component that’s a part of your garage door, the cables that support your garage door can wear out after years of wear and tear. Large amounts of rust and corrosion, as well as extreme fatigue, can also cause garage door cables to fail catastrophically.…

5 Signs It's Time To Get A New Garage Door

Just like most everything, your garage door will not last forever and will eventually have to be replaced. However, you might not realize exactly when your garage door is on its way out and needs to be replaced with a brand new one. There are a number of signs that you should pay attention to that indicate it’s time for you to remove your garage door and replace it with a new one.…