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Keep Your Garage Safe

Admit it, your garage is more than just a safe haven for your car. In fact, it probably houses your gardening tools, Christmas decorations, and maybe your work-from-home setup. You...

How to Keep Your Garage Door Clean

You might not think of it, but one of the most important things you can do to increase the lifespan of your garage door is to incorporate regular cleaning in...

3 Handy Car Accessories to Keep in Your Garage

The regular maintenance of your garage lends itself to a well-maintained car. If you’re someone who treats their garage as a safe haven for their car, here are a few...

What Your Garage Door Says About You

We’ve been taught to never judge a book by its cover – but the exterior of your home can say a lot about you and your family. In particular, your...

Keep Your Garage Door in Good Working Order and Extend Its Life with These Regular Checks

This is a brief checklist of easy things to keep in mind when you are either doing a routine garage door check, or just going in and out regularly as you...

Give Yourself Peace of Mind with Enhanced Garage Door Security

By some measures nearly 10% of criminals will gain entry to a home through the garage door. While this is an unsettling statistic, thankfully there are several practical ways to...

The Power’s Out and You Need to Open the Garage Door – What to Do?

Power outages are a regular part of life for nearly everybody, regardless of where you live. For this reason alone, you should know how to open the largest door in...

What to Do if Your Garage Door is Making Popping Noises

A new garage door should open smoothly — it definitely shouldn’t make a loud popping or banging sound when it opens or shuts. Except that yours does. Yes, it’s a...

A Guide to Preventing Garage Door Hacking & Home Security

In the 21st century, security is important to protect your safety and identity. You protect your devices with passwords, pins, facial recognition and thumbprints. You invest in car alarms and...

Size Matters: How to Determine What Size Garage Door You Need

In the market for a new garage door? Congratulations! It’s one of the best property investments you can make. In fact, new garage door installation delivers a 97% return on...

3 High Tech Upgrades that Make Your Home “Smarter”

News flash, Toto — this isn’t the 20th Century anymore. The modern age is a technological wonderland, promising greater convenience, security, and accessibility than people ever thought possible just a...

How to Inspect & When to Replace Your Garage Door Springs

Want a well-functioning garage door that you can rely on all year long? The secret is in maintaining a good set of garage door springs. They provide the lifting capacity...

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Why You Should Add A Second Garage Door Spring

Springs are, perhaps, the most important part of the garage door as they’re responsible for holding the door. Should the spring rust or damage overtime, there’s a high chance that it could cause your overhead door to come crashing down. Consider adding a second spring to help out the first. A second spring limits the wear and tear of one spring and should one spring falter, the other will be able to hold the door up. It’s the perfect contingency plan to keep your garage door safe and secure. If you’re looking to install or repair your springs, consult a professional as they are one of the most common yet dangerous repairs!