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None of us wants to be handed a $250 garage door repair bill just for having a broken spring and some worn rollers changed. However, you can avoid this type of unpleasant surprise by following these wise tips.

Electric garage door openers unquestionably make our lives easier, especially that day when, on the way home, an unexpected rainstorm is certain to drench us if we so much as open the car door. Though they last a long time, and thus don’t need to be changed very often, the day may come when you need a part replaced following a service call, or ultimately switch out your old worn-out one for a newer model. Here are the terms used by garage door specialist when talking about garage door openers.

Let’s be honest…your garage floor takes a lot of abuse and shows signs of wear pretty quickly compared to other floors around your home. Tire marks, oil stains from all the equipment you store in the garage, bikes, sporting equipment…and let’s not forget the dirt from your car!

Quite a few reasons may cause your garage door not to operate smoothly or even straight out stop working. To help you recognize your situation and make the decision to repair or replace part of or the whole door, here is a clear guide.

It’s common to think of the garage as a place where young children should not be left alone. And that’s wise as well. However, that doesn’t mean we can’t make it safe enough so that the kids can use this place to have fun playing hockey or riding their tricycle.

It’s becoming increasingly popular to turn a part of our backyards into an area just as inviting as our living room while being sheltered from cooler temperatures, if need be. This way, we can extend those comfortable summer evenings longer, or even throughout the year, enjoying a hot tub, pool, or just taking in the beauty of nature.

If you have a double garage door, let’s say a door 16 feet wide, you probably noticed that there is at least one U-shaped steel bar attached using hinges to the inside of the door. You are sure they must be there for a reason and had to have been manufactured that way.

Party planning can be difficult, there are always so many factors to think about, the main concern being where to hold the party. If you’re expecting more than 5 or 6 guests, chances are you won’t have enough space in the house. So, what do you do? Do you hire a room? Maybe, but that might be overly expensive for a modest-size gathering. Do you hold it in your garden? Great idea, but what if it rains? Why not get the best of both worlds and host the party from your garage? Guests can still enjoy your garden, but will have a dry, warm place to use if the weather isn’t all you hoped it would be!

If you’ve recently been thinking to yourself: “I do hate having to open my big garage door every time I want to get my hammer out… What if I could install a smaller access door to make my life easier?”You’re in the right place.

Replacing your old garage door system can completely change the appearance of your garage and bring undeniable advantages to your home. Here are at least 9 valuable reasons for replacing your old garage door with a new one.