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Talking About Garage Doors

Hi there, I’m Sydney. Welcome to my site about garage doors. The process of selecting and installing your new garage door can feel like quite an ordeal. There are so many garage door designs on the market today and each one dramatically changes the look and feel of your home. The installation techniques are best handled by a professional due to the dangers of working with the springs. I want to explore garage doors in great detail to help you navigate any maintenance, installations, or other services with ease. Please feel free to visit anytime to learn more about garage doors. Thanks for coming by.

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The 4 Most Common Garage Door Problems

Posted on January 18, 2019

Most people take their garage door for granted, right up until the point where it stops working. At that point, homeowners will be faced with the decision of how to fix the problem. While some may brave the storm on their own with Youtube videos and how-to books, there is no shame in calling a garage door repair specialist. Whatever you choose to do, it can be helpful to know of some common garage door problems in order to diagnose your problem or to help your repair specialist diagnose the problem. [Read More]

What to Do If the Photo Eye on Your Garage Door Is Off

Posted on November 22, 2016

On the sides of your garage door, located a few inches from the ground, there should be a photo eye on both sides of your garage door. The photo eye is responsible for detecting movement and stopping the movement of your garage door if something is in its path. All modern garage doors are equipped with this safety technology.  Signs Something Is Up with the Photo Eye The biggest sign that something is up with the photo eye on your garage door is that your garage door opens but doesn't close when you push the button. [Read More]

3 Tips For Choosing Garage Door Openers That Function More Quickly

Posted on October 10, 2016

The type of garage door opener that you have installed in your home will determine how loud the garage will be when opening and how quickly the garage door can open. While the different types of garage door openers essentially perform the same task, certain features will ensure that the opener functions more efficiently and with less energy. If you're looking to upgrade your garage door opener to one that gets the job done more quickly, consider the following 3 tips. [Read More]

Looking For An Alternative Garage Door? Check Out These Modern Styles For Your Home

Posted on September 27, 2016

At one time, garages in the average residential home were not as prevalent, but in the last several decades, when you pull up to just about any home, you can almost guarantee that you will see a garage. Because the garage is such a large feature of the home, the garage doors really do deserve proper respect as an aesthetic component. However, if you are like a lot of homeowners, the garage door that is attached to your home is about as basic as they come. [Read More]